The New England Patriots pitched on a Saturday morning confirming that one of their players had tested positive for COVID-19.
He did not identify the player, however, a source showed Doug Kyed NESN. com that she was leaving Quarterback Cam Newton.
Newton will play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
“Last night, late, we realized that a Patriots player tested positive for COVID-19,” he said. “The player promptly went into quarantine. Several players, coaches and staff who have been in close contact with the player won tests at the point of service this morning and all tested negative for COVID-19.
“We are in close consultation with the NFL, as well as with our team of independent doctors and specialists, and we will stick to your recommendation regarding our Kansas City program and our game opposed to the Chiefs. The physical condition and protection of our team, as well as our opponent, is a top priority. »
Newton is the first Patriots player to test positive for coronavirus. Prior to Saturday, New England was one of the few NFL groups that did not place any players on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Brian Hoyer or Jarrett Stidham will begin as a quarterback opposed to Kansas City. Hoyer has been Newton’s main replacement this season, with Stidham betting the first three games as a healthy scratch.
The Patriots delayed their departure to Kansas City, according to a report via ESPN’s Adam Schefter.