PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 19: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots looks on prior to the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots stole headlines on Monday, and it unfortunately had nothing to do with their ongoing quarterback competition.
Rather, it was revealed that projected starter Cam Newton would miss several days of practice due to complications stemming from offsite COVID-19 tests he received while attending a team-approved medical appointment.
On the surface, it doesn’t sound like a big deal.