The New England Patriots have confirmed that their star quarterback Cam Newton has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list.
According to team officials, Newton has entered self-quarantine and all of the players and staff that have been in close contact with the quarterback have been given tests, adding that no other tests have come back positive as of yet.
The Patriots were scheduled to play in one of the most highly anticipated games of the season this week, battling the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. However, the NFL will look to reschedule the game, hoping that it will be able to be played either on Monday or Tuesday night if no other positive test results arrive in the meantime.
If they do end up playing, it will definitely be without Newton. The Patriots are expected to move on with veteran backup Brian Hoyer, who will start at quarterback until Newton is able to return. The only other quarterback on New England’s roster is rookie Jarrett Stidham, who the Patriots selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft.
Newton signed with New England this summer to take over for Patriots legend Tom Brady, who left the team after 20 seasons.
