Members of the New England Patriots are frustrated with quarterback Cam Newton in the wake of his accidental violation of the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols, according to NFL Network’s Mike Giardi.
Newton, the Patriots’ starting quarterback, will miss five days of work with New England and is eligible to return Thursday for the team’s second of two joint practices with the New York Giants ahead of a Week 3 preseason matchup on Sunday, the final game before the regular season.
Newton’s absence has created an opportunity for Mac Jones, who got an enormous amount of reps during Monday’s practice session without Newton.