Chiefs-Patriots game postponed after Cam Newton tests positive
The positive COVID-19 test pertaining to New England Patriots starting quarterback Cam Newton earlier this weekend threw the entire NFL world for a loop.
It came after the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers game was postponed due to an outbreak within the Tennessee organization.
We now have some information regarding New England’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s pretty good news.
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This comes amid more concerns about playing the 2020 NFL season outside of bubble-like atmospheres. Cam Newton has been placed on the reserve/Covid-19 list. The signall-caller says he will use the time off to ‘get healthy’.
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It was noted late Saturday evening that a member of the New Orleans Saints had tested positive for COVID-19, placing into question their game against the Detroit Lions. However, that was apparently a false positive. The game will go on as planned Sunday afternoon.
With that said, the NFL is now looking at the possibility of playing in bubbles moving forward on the season. The Titans’ outbreak coupled with news that Newton had tested positive brought this all to the forefront.
