(AP) — Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will miss at least three days of practice this week after traveling to a team-approved, out of town medical appointment over the weekend, possibly opening the door for rookie Mac Jones to gain ground in their competition to be the Week 1 starter. The team said in a statement Monday that Newton went to the appointment Saturday and tested negative each day for COVID-19. The statement said Newton will continue participating in team activities virtually while he is being held out of practices. Asked earlier this month whether he has been vaccinated for COVID-19, Newton declined to answer. New England Patriots' Cam Newton directs his team during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia.

Source: thestar August 23, 2021 15:59 UTC