Newton to miss time after traveling to medical appointment

Published August 23, 2021 8:53 AM

By KYLE HIGHTOWER
AP Sports Wrtier

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots say quarterback Cam Newton will miss at least three days of practice this week after traveling to a team-approved, out of town medical appointment over the weekend. The team said in a statement that Newton went to the appointment on Saturday and tested negative each day for COVID-19. But due to a misunderstanding about tests conducted away from NFL facilities that is required by NFL and NFLPA protocols, he has been subjected to a five-day, re-entry cadence before he can return to the Patriots team facilities. It marked the first practice absence this preseason for Newton.

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