New England Patriots QB Cam Newton Returns to Practice After COVID-19

Cam Newton with the Panthers in 2017. Photo by Jacob Kupferman/CSM/REX/Shutterstock

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton rejoined the team on Thursday after officially being removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Newton has been on the COVID-19 list since he tested positive for the virus on October 3. If all goes well at practice, Newton is expected to start on Sunday against the Denver Broncos.

The Patriots had three days off before returning to their facility on Wednesday. However, they are still taking precautions after several players tested positive for the coronavirus and are bringing players back in smaller groups to focus on strength and conditioning work.

Another star player who tested positive for the coronavirus, cornerback Stephon Gilmore, announced on his Instagram that he is getting very close to returning to the team as well.

The Patriots lost the one game they played without Newton leading the offense to the Kansas City Chiefs 26-10 with veteran backup quarterback Brian Hoyer starting.

New England was supposed to play the Broncos last Monday, but the game was postponed after defensive tackle Byron Cowart tested positive for COVID-19 on October 9.

If no more positive tests arise, the teams will finally meet on Sunday.