The New England Patriots' quarterback controversy took another twist Monday morning after it was revealed that Cam Newton will be away from the team until Thursday. The club announced that there was a "misunderstanding" about the daily COVID-19 tests the incumbent starter received while away from NFL facilities.
With Newton only able to participate in team activities virtually for much of the week, there is now a real opportunity for Mac Jones to carve out a bigger role to start the 2021 season.
The rookie signal-caller has played exceedingly well during training camp and in the preseason, but he has taken most of his snaps with the second-stringers in practice, perKaren Guregianof the Boston Herald, and came in after Newton during both of New England's preseason games.