Coach Bill Belichick added to comments he made last week when he said, ‘a pretty high number’ of vaccinated players and coaches have been infected with COVID-19

Patten was a member of three Super Bowl championship teams with New England.

Coach Bill Belichick denies suggestions that quarterback Cam Newton was cut, at least in part, because he hasn’t gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mac Jones made a strong case with his play in preseason, and now the present and future are in the hands of New England’s rookie quarterback.

All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore will not play before Week 7 as he continues to recover from a partially torn quad suffered last December.

In a surprise move, New England releases veteran Cam Newton and ends any controversy about who will start at quarterback.

Cam Newton has been the No. 1 QB all camp for the Patriots, so don’t expect Bill Belichick to change now and go with Mac Jones.

Mac Jones turns in another strong performance in his bid to unseat Cam Newton as the starting QB.

The Patriots managed a meager 24 sacks last season, a year after being among the league’s best defenses. With this year’s depth, that dominance could return.

Cam Newton returned Thursday after a five-day isolation, resuming his competition with rookie Mac Jones.