Patriots QB Cam Newton ‘could return’ for Week 5 after bout with COVID-19
The New England Patriots had to go to battle with arguably the best team in the NFL in Week 4. Due to Covid-19, they had to do so without star quarterback Cam Newton. The end result was as anticipated with the Patriots falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in convincing fashion.
Although Newton’s absence proved costly in Week 4 with the veteran quarterback dealing with COVID-19, he could be back on the field for New England in time for Week 5’s showdown with the Denver Broncos, according to ESPN.
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New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, who tested positive for COVID-19, was asymptomatic as of Monday, a source confirmed to ESPN.
That means Newton could be cleared to return in five days since his first positive test if he continues not to exhibit any symptoms, has two negative tests 24 hours apart within those five days, and is cleared by the team doctor.
It’s conceivable Newton could return to practice by Thursday.
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Newton may beunable to get back under center for Week 5 against the Broncos. As a result the Patriots will have to turn to either Jarrett Stidham or Brian Hoyer. Neither quarterback played well against the Chiefs with the two backup quarterbacks combing for three interceptions. As well as that, they only had one passing touchdown between them.
Before New England signed Newton during the NFL offseason, the consensus was it would be Stidham’s team moving forward. He is currently third on the depth chart behind Newton and Hoyer and didn’t do much to change his status under Bill Belichick, but might have another chance to prove himself in Week 5.
