Providence Journal
Cam Newton’s first thought was that the result was wrong.
When the quarterback found out that he tested positive for COVID-19, he hoped for a false positive. The 31-year-old didn’t have any symptoms and said on Monday, during his interview on WEEI’s “Greg Hill Show,” that he had no idea how he contracted the virus.
The situation for Newton and the Patriots turned into a nightmare. He thought about how much time he spent in Gillette Stadium with his teammates. Then, five days later, his stomach dropped when it was discovered that Stephon Gilmore, who was in close contact with Newton, also tested positive.