The COVID-19 protocols jointly agreed to by the NFL and NFL Players Association this summer made it clear that players — and ultimately their teams — would be at a competitive disadvantage if they didn’t get vaccinated.
Cam Newton may be finding that out this week.
The Patriots‘ incumbent starting quarterback and leader for the post for Week 1 of the 2021 season (for now) must sit out half of this week’s practices because of what the team is calling a “misunderstanding” about testing requirements. Locked in a battle with rookie Mac Jones, Newton will miss the first joint practice with the New York Giants on Wednesday before being eligible to return on Thursday prior to their final exhibition on Sunday.
“On Saturday, Cam Newton traveled to a Club-approved medical appointment that required him to leave the New…
