- Quarterbacks had been competing during preseason
- Pats missed playoffs for first time since 2008 last season
The New England Patriots have cut former Cam Newton and named rookie Mac Jones as their starting quarterback, according to multiple reports.
Newton, who was named NFL MVP in 2016, and Jones had been competing for the starting spot during preseason. Newton was the Patriots’ primary starter last season, but his campaign was hampered by a lack of quality receivers and a bout of Covid-19, and the Patriots missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
Ages of AFC East starting QBs:
Josh Allen, 25
Tua, 23
Zach Wilson, 22
Mac Jones, 22
It’s a new era.
