Patriots Cut Cam Newton

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – The New England Patriots have shown Cam Newton the door after just one season with the team.  The Pats have released the 2015 NFL most valuable player, paving the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as the starting quarterback.  Veteran players say Jones has impressed them in training camp with his work ethic. Jones won a national title last year at Alabama.  The Patriots are trying to rebound from a disjointed 2020 season. Newton finished 7-8 as the starter and the Patriots went 7-9 overall after Tom Brady’s departure.