The New England Patriots have been loving new quarterback Cam Newton, but they will now be without him for sometime.
According to a Saturday report, the former MVP has tested positive for COVID-19 and has already been ruled out for his team’s upcoming game versus the Kansas City Chiefs.
Patriots’ QB Cam Newton tested positive and is out for Sunday’s game vs. Kansas City, per @FieldYates and me.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 3, 2020
The Patriots released a statement on the matter.
Official statement from the Patriots: pic.twitter.com/Xh9nQKTIly
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 3, 2020
Thus far, no other players have tested positive, leading to hopes that a possible spread has been contained.
Patriots have been doing mass testing and re-testing and, so far, there is no spread, per source. https://t.co/0XyCkixjgv
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 3, 2020
Newton is in his first season with the Patriots after having parted ways with the Carolina Panthers this past offseason.
In three games this season, Newton has passed for 714 yards and two touchdowns on a 68.1 completion percentage. He has also rushed for four touchdowns so far this season.
Hopefully, his recovery is quick and no one else in the Patriots’ locker room comes down with the highly infectious disease.
