Cam Newton Released by Patriots

Writer: Anthony Iles Date: August 31, 2021

Today, Cam Newton has been released by the Patriots. There was a feeling after the NFL draft that Newton would be in the “hot seat” to perform well in practice in order to be the starter. Rookie Mac Jones will be QB1 as Cam will be looking for another team to join prior to the season starting in less than 2 weeks.

Cam had been struggling last season as the Patriots QB but I felt year 2 he would get better in the system and lead them into the playoffs. However, the Patriots feel Mac Jones is a better fit for their offense and Cam can’t be a backup at 32 and still plenty to prove. There are a few teams that he can go to but might have to be the backup starting out the season and then hopefully next season get a starting spot somewhere. Teams he could go to are the Washington Football Team, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans or even the Titans.

It will be interesting to see where the veteran ends up especially considering the regular season begins in 2 weeks.