Cam Newton, the new quarterback for the New England Patriots, has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and he will miss the team’s upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Patriots confirmed that a player on the team has coronavirus, but they did not reveal the identity of the player. “Late last night, we received notice that a Patriots player tested positive for COVID-19.
The player immediately entered self-quarantine,” the Patriots said in a statement. “Several additional players, coaches and staff who have been in close contact with the player received point of care tests this morning and all were negative for COVID-19.” ESPN‘s sources say that the player is Cam.