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Report: Cam Newton expected to return to practice in Week 6

Newton is expected to return to practice and be available for the New England Patriots game this Sunday.

(This post was originally published on Patriots Wire.)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton is expected to return to practice in Week 6 after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this month, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.

It’s a terrific sign for Newton after contracting the disease. Newton’s return would also mark a season-changing moment for the Patriots, as they struggled enormously on offense without him in Week 4.

Newton had been asymptomatic for the entirety of his time with COVID-19, so he was eligible to return after 10 days from his first positive test. That would have marked a return last weekend. Instead, the Patriots will put Newton on the practice field for their first workout of Week 6 on Thursday.

They will play the Denver Broncos on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium.

The game had initially been scheduled for last Sunday, but the NFL postponed the game twice after New England’s COVID-19 outbreak resulted in four players landing on the reserve COVID list. That game was unlikely to feature Newton or Broncos quarterback Drew Lock.

But with both players returning to the field for their first practice session of the week, it seems likely they will both play on Sunday.

Report: Patriots QB Cam Newton is asymptomatic for COVID-19

The former Auburn star tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and missed the Patriots game against Kansas City on Monday night.

(This post was originally published on Patriots Wire.)

The burning question for New England Patriots fans is whether or not Cam Newton will be ready for Week 5 against the Denver Broncos.

Newton was the only Patriot to contract the coronavirus in Week 4 and he was originally reported to be asymptomatic. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, that’s still the case as of Monday morning.

First and foremost, Newton’s health and the health of those around him is the most important factor in this. Making sure he’s isolated from anyone who could contract the virus, while making sure he’s taking care of himself is top priority.

Reiss explained the protocol for him to get back on the field.

That means Newton could be cleared to return in five days since his first positive test if he continues not to exhibit any symptoms, has two negative tests 24 hours apart within those five days, and is cleared by the team doctor.

With this being the case, it’s possible that Newton could return to practice as soon as Thursday. New England plays Denver on Thursday and his presence would be ideal for the team.

Time will tell if he’ll suit up, but Jarrett Stidham will likely take over the starting role if Newton isn’t good to go.