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News: Cam Newton released by Patriots, Mac Jones is now QB1

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Corey Seeley
Aug 31, 2021
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In a surprising move, the New England Patriots have reportedly released veteran quarterback Cam Newton ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET roster cut deadline, as Jim McBride of the Boston Globe first reported.

The move marks the start of the Mac Jones era in New England.

Newton had re-signed with the Patriots on a one-year $3.5 million guaranteed deal back in …

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