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  NFL | Cam Newton open to No. 2 gig    Wed Apr 5, 09:39 PM

Free-agent QB Cam Newton (Panthers) said on Twitter that he would be willing to be a backup quarterback in certain situations in 2023.

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  NFL | Cam Newton to throw Tuesday    Mon Mar 20, 08:20 PM

Free-agent QB Cam Newton (Panthers) is scheduled to throw for NFL teams at Auburn's Pro Day Tuesday, March 21.

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  Browns | Cam Newton, Cleveland unlikely to do business    Thu Jul 21, 02:11 PM

Free-agent QB Cam Newton (Panthers) is not expected to receive any interest from the Cleveland Browns, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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  Seahawks | SEA has interest in Cam Newton    Wed Jun 1, 02:04 PM

Free-agent QB Cam Newton (Panthers) is receiving interest from the Seattle Seahawks, per source. The Carolina Panthers also remain in the mix.

Footballguys view: This report has been out there for some time...and it makes sense. Geno Smith is currently getting the first-team reps at OTAs, and Drew Lock is running with the second team. Newton is not the same player he used to be, but he could be a better starting option than either of the Seahawks current options.

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  Panthers | CAR wants Cam Newton to take pay cut    Wed May 25, 11:28 AM

Free-agent QB Cam Newton remains an option for the Carolina Panthers, but the veteran signal-caller would have to agree to a smaller salary, The Charlotte Observer's Jonathan M. Alexander writes.

Footballguys view: This report has been out there as the Panthers continue to search for help at the quarterback position. Alexander also notes Newton would not enter training camp as the starter if re-signed. That means if added Newton would compete with Sam Darnold for the top spot. Rookie Matt Corral is also there as a developmental passer and future starter if he impresses. Oh yeah, don't forget about Baker Mayfield - as he's still a possibility for the Panthers (and Seahawks) as well.

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  Panthers | Carolina still talking with Cam Newton    Thu May 12, 09:25 PM

Free-agent QB Cam Newton (Panthers) and Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer remain in contact about a potential return for Newton, Fitterer said Wednesday, May 11. 'We're texting a little bit,' Fitterer said. 'The lines of communication are open. I know Coach Rhule has spoken with him. We are going to have a discussion at some point but we're just not quite there yet, but we'll see how it goes.'

Footballguys view: Newton is not done playing, but it may be some time before he finds a team for the 2022 season. He's not the same quarterback he used to be, and Newton would have to accept a backup role with most teams who would have interest. If the Panthers sign him, Newton could compete to start for them given they only have Sam Darnold and rookie Matt Corral at the position.

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  NFL | Cam Newton receiving interest    Tue Mar 29, 04:41 PM

Free-agent QB Cam Newton (Panthers) said he is receiving interest from teams and is looking for his best chance to compete for a championship as well as a chance to earn playing time.

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  Panthers | Door open for Cam Newton    Fri Mar 25, 12:37 PM

Free-agent QB Cam Newton (Panthers) would be welcomed back to the Carolina Panthers 'if he understands his role,' according to general manager Scott Fitterer. Fitterer said the 'best player would play.'

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  Panthers | Cam Newton leads team in rushing    Sun Dec 26, 08:01 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed 7-of-13 passes for 61 yards, no touchdowns and an interception while running five times for a team-high 42 yards in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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  Panthers | Sam Darnold could regain starting QB role    Sun Dec 26, 09:39 AM

Even though Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is receiving the starting nod for Week 16's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, QB Sam Darnold is expected to enter the game within a few series and could see a substantial amount of playing time depending upon how well he plays, according to multiple sources. There is a possibility that Darnold could cement himself as the team's starting quarterback for the final two games of the regular season with a solid performance this afternoon.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton, Sam Darnold to play in Week 16    Wed Dec 22, 02:39 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton will be the starting quarterback for the Panthers in Week 16, but QB Sam Darnold will also receive playing time during the game, according to head coach Matt Rhule.

Footballguys view: Way to go! A convoluted quarterback situation gets even more muddled in Week 16. Newton has already been benched for P.J. Walker multiple times. Now, Darnold is going to work his way into the mix. This is a situation best avoided (if you can) by most Fantasy GMs.

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  Panthers | Carolina non-committal on Week 16 quarterback    Mon Dec 20, 01:15 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) is expected to receive the results of some imaging tests on his injured shoulder Monday, Dec. 20.

Footballguys view: This is not a situation Fantasy GMs should be invested in, but we'll keep an eye on it during the week for you. Until head coach Matt Rhule receives those results, he suggested he is unwilling to speculate whether Darnold or Cam Newton will be the 'full-time guy (quarterback)' in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton totals two touchdowns    Sun Dec 19, 05:15 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed just 18-of-38 passes for 156 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills and he rushed 15 times for a team-high 71 yards and a score.

Footballguys view: Newton was not effective as a passer, but he wasn't benched, and he was the force in the Panthers rushing attack, which amounted to a solid fantasy day if you happened to put him in a 2QB/Superflex lineup today. He'll face the Bucs next week with a boom/bust fantasy outlook.

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  Panthers | Carolina to rotate QBs    Mon Dec 13, 05:28 PM

Carolina Panthers QBs Cam Newton and P.J. Walker will continue to rotate, according to head coach Matt Rhule. Newton played 47 snaps to Walker's 15 in Week 14.

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  Panthers | Ugly day for Cam Newton in Week 14    Sun Dec 12, 05:31 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed 15-of-23 passes for 178 yards, no touchdowns and an interception which was returned for touchdown in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons. He did run for a team-high 47 yards and a score.

Footballguys view: Newton was benched twice during the game, but PJ Walker was even worse. Newton is only a desperation play in 2QB/Superflex leagues against Buffalo next week, that is if he starts.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton back in game    Sun Dec 12, 02:55 PM

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton has returned to the Week 14 game after he was replaced by QB P.J. Walker earlier in the game.

Footballguys view: Newton was eventually benched again in a continuing two year long story about the Panthers being in and out on Newton as their starting quarterback. He'll probably start and get benched again next week at Buffalo.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton benched    Sun Dec 12, 02:23 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton was benched during the Week 14 game and has been replaced by QB P.J. Walker.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton likely to start in Week 14    Mon Dec 6, 02:10 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is expected to start in Week 14 versus the Atlanta Falcons, according to comments made by head coach Matt Rhule on Monday, Dec. 6.

Footballguys view: In Week 12, Newton was so bad that he was benched in favor of P.J. Walker. A game against the Falcons should be a good one for Newton, and his rushing ability gives him QB1 potential if he's starting - even with the risk of getting benched again.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton has disastrous afteroon    Sun Nov 28, 08:56 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed just 5-of-21 passes for 92 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins before he was pulled in the fourth quarter. He also had a rushing touchdown in the first quarter.

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  Panthers | Three total scores for Cam Newton    Sun Nov 21, 08:34 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed 21 of his 27 pass attempts for 189 yards and two touchdowns and rushed 10 times for 46 yards and a score in a 27-21 loss to the Washington Football Team in Week 11.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton gets starting nod in Week 11    Fri Nov 19, 01:08 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton has been named as the starting quarterback for Week 11 against the Washington Football Team.

Footballguys view: It's possible that PJ Walker could still see some spot situational snaps, but we know Newton will be in for the red zone work, which makes him worth a look as a streamer against a mediocre at best Washington defense.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton on track to start    Wed Nov 17, 02:57 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is the leading candidate to be the starting quarterback for the Week 11 game, but head coach Matt Rhule will not make an official announcement until later in the week.

Footballguys view: Rhule doesn't need to make an announcement, everyone knows Newton is going to be the starter. Fantasy GMs should've picked him up off the waiver wire, and QB1 upside is there with Newton because of his rushing ability, talent as a passer...and the huge chip on his shoulder.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton to work with ones    Mon Nov 15, 11:40 AM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton will work with the first-team offense in practice this week, but head coach Matt Rhule won't declare a starter.

Footballguys view: Newton got a bit of action in Week 10 and made plays for the Panthers in their win over the Cardinals. Now, he's working as the starter even though Rhule won't declare Newton the top guy just yet. With his rushing ability, Newton still has QB1 potential for Fantasy GMs.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton back with two touchdowns    Sun Nov 14, 08:37 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed 3-of-4 passes for just eight yards with a touchdown and no interceptions in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals, and he also ran three times for 14 yards and a score.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton officially active    Sun Nov 14, 02:54 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is officially active for the Week 10 game.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton likely to be active for Week 10    Sun Nov 14, 12:17 PM

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is expected to be active for Week 10's game against the Arizona Cardinals as the backup to QB P.J. Walker, according to a source. There is a possibility that he could be used in a package of offensive plays, although there is no guarantee that he will see playing time.

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  Panthers | Carolina preparing as though Sam Darnold won't return    Sun Nov 14, 10:37 AM

The Carolina Panthers are operating as though QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) will not play again this year, according to multiple league sources. QB P.J. Walker will start Week 10's game against the Arizona Cardinals but QB Cam Newton could eventually take over as the team's starting quarterback for the remainder of this season and potentially keep the job for the 2022 season, once he gets into playing shape and has a better grasp of the offensive playbook.

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  Panthers | Slim chance that Cam Newton is active for Week 10    Sun Nov 14, 08:42 AM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton has a slim chance to see game action in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. If he is active, he could play a small role with a limited package of plays, according to multiple sources.

Footballguys view: The Cardinals D/ST is still a great play this week with PJ Walker likely to get most if not all of the snaps.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton not expected to play in Week 10    Fri Nov 12, 01:09 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is 'not very likely' to play against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10, according to head coach Matt Rhule.

Footballguys view: P.J. Walker will start, so lower expectations for D.J. Moore and maybe even Christian McCaffrey against the Cardinals, and boost the expectations for the Cardinals D/ST in fantasy lineups.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton contract terms    Thu Nov 11, 12:34 PM

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is receiving a one-year contract with the team worth up to $10 million for the remainder of the season. The deal includes $4.5 million guaranteed plus a $1.5 million roster bonus.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton back with Carolina    Thu Nov 11, 12:24 PM

Free agent QB Cam Newton (Patriots) on Thursday, Nov. 11, signed with the Carolina Panthers.

Footballguys view: Things come full circle sometimes. Newton was the no.1 overall pick for the Panthers in the 2011 NFL draft, and he led them to a Super Bowl loss in 2015. He's not the same player he used to be, but with Sam Darnold out the Panthers needed an upgrade at the position. It's late in the week, so Carolina will still start P.J. Walker in Week 10.

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  Panthers | Cam Newton to meet with Panthers    Thu Nov 11, 10:35 AM

Free-agent QB Cam Newton (Patriots) will meet with the Carolina Panthers.

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  Seahawks | Seattle interested in Cam Newton?    Mon Oct 18, 01:32 PM

Free-agent QB Cam Newton recently talked to the Seattle Seahawks and mentioned via his YouTube channel that he has received interest from multiple teams.

Footballguys view: It's an easy connection to put together with Russell Wilson being out and Geno Smith being the starter for Seattle. Newton has been without a team all season long since the Patriots decided to move on. Some team is likely to add him at some point this regular season, and Seattle may be that team. Stay tuned.

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  NFL | Cam Newton not ready to retire    Wed Sep 8, 12:51 PM

Free-agent QB Cam Newton (Patriots) said on Instagram Wednesday, Sept. 8, that he has a lot of football left and isn't ready to retire.

Footballguys view: Newton doesn't have a new team yet, but it shouldn't be too long before some squad out there picks him up. Most thought the Cowboys would go after Newton when he was released by the Patriots but that hasn't happened. Instead, they picked up Will Grier off waivers and Newton is left to wait. He's not retiring but there's no telling where Newton will land. Stay tuned.

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  Cowboys | Dallas passing on Cam Newton    Thu Sep 2, 01:25 PM

Free agent QB Cam Newton (Patriots) 'has a ton of football left,' in the opinion of Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarhy, but McCarthy added that 'we're very excited about the (QB) group we have.'

Footballguys view: The Cowboys were considered the favorite to land Newton after the Patriots released him a few days ago. Now, it seems like they'll be comfortable with Cooper Rush and Will Grier as the backups to Dak Prescott in 2021.

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  Football Team | Washington not interested in Cam Newton    Wed Sep 1, 11:07 AM

Free-agent QB Cam Newton (Patriots) will not have interest from the Washington Football Team, according to head coach Ron Rivera.

Footballguys view: With Rivera and Newton's previous working history with the Panthers, some were making the connection. Washington moves forward with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their starter and Taylor Heinicke could get some starts this year as well. Newton may land in the NFC East, but not with Washington but instead in Dallas. Stay tuned.

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  Patriots | Cam Newton's vax status not an issue    Wed Sep 1, 09:22 AM

Updating a previous report, former New England Patriots QB Cam Newton's vaccination status had no bearing on the team's decision to release him.

Footballguys view: Newton had a misunderstanding with COVID testing and had to miss around a week of practice. Bill Belichick said he did nothing wrong, then he decided to release Newton. We'll see Newton have a choice of a few teams to sign with.

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  Patriots | Cam Newton released    Tue Aug 31, 10:02 AM

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton was released Tuesday, Aug. 31.

Footballguys view: The Patriots send shock-waves around the league with this news. Newton had looked good in camp, although he did miss a week of practice this month due to a COVID test misunderstanding. He's not the same player he used to be, but Newton was looking for a bounce-back season after a subpar 2020 in New England. Reports and speculation are already swirling about a landing spot - perhaps with the Cowboys. Newton won't stay jobless for long, so stay tuned.

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  Patriots | Cam Newton in driver's seat?    Mon Aug 30, 01:05 PM

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton played a few snaps with the starters Sunday, Aug. 29, before QB Mac Jones entered with the backups in what could have been an indication that Newton is in the lead in the competition. Head coach Bill Belichick refused to name a starter.

Footballguys view: The Patriots will keep everyone guessing for the time being. We always expected Newton to begin the season and then for Jones to take over at some point during the year. Jones has looked great and is in the perfect system for his skill set. Newton is trying to show he can bounce back after a poor performance as the Patriots starter in 2020. Stay tuned.

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  Patriots | Cam Newton back at practice    Thu Aug 26, 09:23 AM

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton is back at practice Thursday, Aug. 26, after his five-day cadence due to COVID-19 protocols.

Footballguys view: There was a misunderstanding about policy which led to Newton's five-day absence. Now, he's back and going to showcase his skill further as he tries to win the starting job. Rookie Mac Jones is the future of the team but the Patriots may go with Newton to begin the regular season.

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  Patriots | Mac Jones makes his case for QB1    Wed Aug 25, 04:57 PM

New England Patriots QB Mac Jones has shown the 'week-to-week, day-to-day, play-to-play competency' to win the starting job over Cam Newton, according to Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston.'There's no on-field reason for Cam Newton to ever take a meaningful, regular-season snap for the Patriots while Mac Jones is upright and able,' according to Curran.

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  Patriots | Cam Newton away from team    Mon Aug 23, 11:31 AM

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton will be away from the team for five days due to a misunderstanding of COVID-19 tests conducted away from NFL facilities.

Footballguys view: As required by the NFL-NFLPA protocols, he will be subject to the five-day entry cadence process before returning to the facility. This means rookie QB Mac Jones will get more work with the first-team offense while Newton is away. Most think Newton will begin the season as the starter but Jones will be ready to take over in the near future.

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  Patriots | Cam Newton sharp in preseason win    Thu Aug 19, 10:25 PM

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton completed eight of his nine passes for 103 yards and a touchdown in a 35-0 preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Aug. 19.

Footballguys view: Newton had a good performance which is important because Mac Jones is putting pressure on him for the starting job. It's still a wide open battle heading into Week 3 of the preseason.

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  Patriots | Pats QBs to play in preseason opener    Thu Aug 12, 09:51 AM

New England Patriots QBs Cam Newton and Mac Jones will both play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 12. Head coach Bill Belichick has previously said that Newton is the team's starting quarterback, so Newton would be expected to take initial snaps.

Footballguys view: How long does Newton stay the starter? That's the main question for Patriots fans and Fantasy GMs this year. Newton looked bad as the starter last year, and the team selected Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft to be a potential franchise quarterback. Jones fits what OC Josh McDaniels wants to do and it seems like only a matter of time before the rookie takes over.

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  Patriots | Cam Newton: Time to put up    Thu Jul 15, 02:52 PM

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton said Thursday, July 15, that the 2021 season is 'put up or shut up' time. 'For me, the Patriots' organization has been impeccable ... my time there has been everything I could have asked for, Newton said during a radio interview. 'I guess it's now time for me to uphold my end of the bargain, through and through.'

Footballguys view: Newton is correct, this is a make-or-break season for him. The Patriots selected Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft to be their quarterback of the future. Newton and Jones will compete for the starting job in camp, and Newton's experience should help him secure that spot. However, if Newton struggles like he did last season then the Patriots will turn things over to the rookie.

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  Patriots | Shoulder injury hampered Cam Newton    Fri Jul 9, 12:23 PM

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton said Friday, July 9, in a video posted on YouTube that his shoulder injury suffered in December 2016 affected him and his style of play for the ensuing three-plus years. He added that he began to feel fully recovered only last season.

Footballguys view: Newton had a bad 2020 season but the Patriots brought him back for another run. He's going to compete with rookie first-round pick Mac Jones for the starting job in training camp. Newton could win the job with his experience and improved play, but if he falters then the team might want to just see what they have with Jones in the lineup.

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  Patriots | Cam Newton working out with teammates    Thu Jul 1, 04:46 PM

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton is working out with WR Jakobi Meyers and TE Jonnu Smith during the offseason.

Footballguys view: Meyers didn't get going until around Week 7 last year but once he did he was getting around seven targets per game. If Newton improves and the passing game performs better this year, Meyers would have more deep flex appeal for Fantasy GMs. Smith is going to compete with Hunter Henry for the starting tight end job with the Patriots in 2021, but expect plenty of two-TE sets.

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  Patriots | Cam Newton most improved?    Sat Jun 26, 12:58 PM

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton tops NFL analyst Gil Brandt's recently released list of nine players who he believes are 'guaranteed to play better' in 2021. Brandt cites Newton's full 2021 offseason with the team, his 2020 bout with COVID-19 and the Patriots' skill-position upgrades as reasons he's expecting a much better season out of Newton.

Footballguys view: We'll see if Newton plays better in the preseason and how much rookie first-round pick Mac Jones is going to push him for the starting job. Newton should be the starter for the Patriots so long as the team is in contention. Keep that in mind if selecting the veteran passer in your fantasy drafts. If things fall apart for New England, they will want to take a look at Jones as their starter. If they're pushing for the postseason then Newton is likely the guy.

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  Patriots | Cam Newton ready for minicamp    Mon Jun 14, 02:04 PM

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton (hand) will be a full participant at the mandatory minicamp this week despite his hand injury.

Footballguys view: Good news for Newton and the Patriots here. Newton has the most experience as a starter on the roster but the team selected Mac Jones in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft to be their quarterback of the future. He'll have to hold off Jones in training camp to secure the starting job. Newton should do that, but if he falters again this year the team could turn to Jones sometime during the regular season.

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  Patriots | Cam Newton make take part in minicamp    Sun Jun 13, 12:11 PM

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton (hand) made some throws during practice Friday, June 11, and may participate in the mandatory minicamp this week.

Footballguys view: It doesn't sound like his hand injury is more than a typical bump/bruise. The more we hear out of the New England, the more we believe Newton will play most if not all of the season.

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