What a crazy 24 hours it’s been, the news broke yesterday afternoon that starting QB Cam Newton had tested positive for COVID-19, today’s game was postponed and looks set to be played on Monday night (10/5).
Cam Tests Positive
According to reports, Newton was informed about his positive test late Friday night and went straight into self-quarantine. The team had players at the facility yesterday who were then sent home when optimism to play as scheduled on Sunday faded.
The Chiefs had their own problems with the virus as practice squad QB Jordan Ta’amu also had a positive test. As of right now, no other Patriots or Chiefs players/staff members have tested positive.
Hopefully Cam has a full and speedy recovery and that nobody else is impacted by this.
Quarterback Questions
So with Newton set to miss at least the game against Kansas City, Jarrett Stidham or Brian Hoyer will lead the team in Week 4.
Ian Rapoport reports the Patriots intend to start Hoyer when the game takes place. This isn’t a huge surprise to me, Hoyer has the greater game experience and has been active as the official backup in every week so far this season.
Injury Check-In
In Friday’s injury report, only one player was confirmed out along with five as questionable for today’s game against Kansas City.
OUT
S/ST Cody Davis
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
DL Adam Butler (Shoulder)
WR Julian Edelman (Knee)
OL Shaq Mason (Calf)
RB Sony Michel (Quad)
OL Isaiah Wynn (Calf)
With an extra day of rest, I suspect all five questionable players to suit up on Monday or Tuesday without any issue. Cody Davis remains out and could be heading for a spot on IR.
Roster Moves
Just a few practice squad moves to report on from this past week, along with Cam being placed on the reserve/COVID list.
Practice Squad
Signed
OL Jordan Roos
LB Michael Pinckney
Released
WR Mason Kinsey
DL Xavier Williams
Reserve/COVID list
QB Cam Newton