Author: Mark Daniels, The Providence Journal

One day after moving on from Cam Newton as his starting QB, Bill Belichick said the veteran’s vaccination status didn’t play a role in the decision.

With Cam Newton and Brian Hoyer released, and Jarrett Stidham placed on the PUP list, rookie Mac Jones is the only QB on the Patriots’ 53-man roster.

Cam Newton is looking to hold off rookie first-round quarterback Mac Jones, and Thursday’s performance aided the veteran’s cause.

First-round pick Mac Jones showed improvement from his first outing, while Cam Newton made his own statement as the Patriots crushed the Eagles.

Stephon Gilmore is not in attendance for the start of Patriots minicamp, though the circumstances of his absence are unclear.

Cam Newton suffered a hand injury during Friday’s New England Patriots practice. It was a setback for the quarterback.

For the second straight year, New England has a big question under center and must solve that problem in order to return to postseason.

Tom Brady is preparing for a Super Bowl with the Bucs with a coach for whom he loves playing. But he does have a special feeling for New England.

Tom Brady is preparing prepares for a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a coach in Bruce Arians whom he says he enjoys playing for.