Quarterback Cam Newton is expected to rejoin the New England Patriots on Thursday, after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this month.
That would put Newton on track to start Sunday at home against the Denver Broncos (CBS, 1 p.m. ET) and return from the reserve/COVID-19 list, which he was placed on Oct. 3 after testing positive.
When the Patriots return to practice on Thursday, QB Cam Newton is expected to rejoin the team, per source. That would put Newton on track to start Sunday vs. the Broncos.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 14, 2020
News story: Cam Newton takes steps toward a return to action, as he is expected to rejoin the Patriots on Thursday, when the team holds its first practice of the week. https://t.co/9mfKENXJrl
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 14, 2020