FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have released Cam Newton.
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The team is working to cut its roster down to 53 players Tuesday.
This likely means Mac Jones will be the team’s starting quarterback.
This brings an abrupt end to Newton’s stay in New England, which is trying to rebound from a disjointed 2020 season.
Newton finished 7-8 as the starter in his first season since taking over for Tom Brady following his departure to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
No other information was immediately available.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report