Coach Bill Belichick denies suggestions that quarterback Cam Newton was cut, at least in part, because he hasn’t gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Patriots notebook: Gilmore stays on on PUP list and will miss first six games
All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore will not play before Week 7 as he continues to recover from a partially torn quad suffered last December.
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The next generation arrives in Foxborough, with Belichick ushering it in
Mac Jones made a strong case with his play in preseason, and now the present and future are in the hands of New England’s rookie quarterback.
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Commentary: In releasing Cam Newton, Bill Belichick makes the most surprising move of his New England Patriots tenure
Longtime coach has shown a penchant for unpredictability, but he outdoes himself this time, Drew Bonifant writes.
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Patriots cut Cam Newton, clearing a path for rookie Mac Jones at QB
In a surprise move, New England releases veteran Cam Newton and ends any controversy about who will start at quarterback.
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Cam Newton or Mac Jones? Bill Belichick isn’t revealing Patriots’ Week 1 QB starter
Who will play quarterback is one of several intriguing decisions the New England coaching staff must make before Tuesday’s 53-man roster cutdown.
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Patriots notebook: All signs point to Cam Newton starting Week 1 at QB
Cam Newton has been the No. 1 QB all camp for the Patriots, so don’t expect Bill Belichick to change now and go with Mac Jones.
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Patriots finish unbeaten preseason with 22-20 win over Giants
Mac Jones turns in another strong performance in his bid to unseat Cam Newton as the starting QB.
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Bill Belichick has Patriots set up to be contenders again
An offseason of additions have New England ready to be one of AFC’s top teams.
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Patriots notebook: Linebackers elevating defense to its once-dominating level
The Patriots managed a meager 24 sacks last season, a year after being among the league’s best defenses. With this year’s depth, that dominance could return.