TAMPA (WFLA) — New England Patriots’ starting quarterback Cam Newton has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, postponing Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs.
Schefter reported the news Saturday morning. He said the Patriots have been doing “mass testing and re-testing” and say there is no further spread of the virus on the team.
The team’s 4:25 p.m. game Sunday vs. the Kansas City Chiefs has been rescheduled for Monday or Tuesday, the NFL said. Newton will not play in the game.
The Patriots backup quarterbacks are Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham.
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