Cam Newton is a Patriot no more … New England has released the veteran QB in a shocking move.
The Pats announced the cut on Tuesday … paving the way for rookie Mac Jones to be the starter in New England going forward.
Newton hasn’t exactly lit it up for the Pats in his time under center — he threw for just 2,657 yards and 8 TDs along with 10 interceptions in 15 games last season.
And, his preseason work this summer wasn’t exactly inspiring either.
Still, Cam inked a 1-year, $5.1 million contract this offseason to play for the Pats … and all indications were he would begin the season as QB1 in New England.
As for what’s…