AP Source: Pats Cut Newton, Clearing Way For Jones To Start
Aug 31, 2021, 9:32 AM
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton warms up with teammate Mac Jones during the New England Patriots and New York Giants duel practice at the Patriots Upper Practice Field in Foxborough, MA on August 26, 2021. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
(Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the move says the New England Patriots have released quarterback Cam Newton.
That clears the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England’s starting quarterback.
The source spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move has not been announced.
And Mac Jones is the New England Patriots’ new starting QB. https://t.co/91BY54cvbJ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 31, 2021
It brings an abrupt end to Newton’s stay in New England, which is trying to rebound from a disjointed 2020 season.
Newton finished 7-8 as the starter in his first season since taking over for Tom Brady following his departure to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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