New England Patriots Release Cam Newton.<br />New England Patriots Release Cam Newton.<br />According to CBS Sports NFL Insiders <br />Jason La Canfora and Jonathan Jones, <br />the veteran quarterback has been cut.<br />According to CBS Sports NFL Insiders <br />Jason La Canfora and Jonathan Jones, <br />the veteran quarterback has been cut.<br />First-round rookie Mac Jones will reportedly take his place for the 2021 regular season.<br />He's expected to lead the team's <br />Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.<br />becoming the first rookie quarterback to start in Week 1 for the Patriots since Drew Bledsoe.<br />becoming the first rookie quarterback to start in Week 1 for the Patriots since Drew Bledsoe.<br />Head coach Bill Belichick's move to make Jones starting quarterback isn't a big surprise considering he outplayed Newton in the preseason.<br />Head coach Bill Belichick's move to make Jones starting quarterback isn't a big surprise considering he outplayed Newton in the preseason.<br />Head coach Bill Belichick's move to make Jones starting quarterback isn't a big surprise considering he outplayed Newton in the preseason.<br />Brian Hoyer will now <br />serve as backup quarterback.<br />Jarrett Stidham is projected to <br />be the No. 3 quarterback.<br />All NFL teams had to trim their preseason rosters to 53 by Aug. 31 at 4 p.m. ET
