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Cam Newton will once again be looking for a new opportunity.
On Tuesday, the New England Patriots announced the surprising news that the veteran quarterback has been released from the team as they make their way down to the 53-man roster. With Newton’s release, the team has officially been handed to first-round pick mac Jones.
Jones threw for 389 yards and a touchdown in the preseason, while Newton recorded 162 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
Predictably, Twitter had some thoughts.
From the obligatory jokes about Bishop Sycamore to flat-out surprise, there was a whirlwind of reactions from the Twittersphere.
You can check out some of the best reactions below.
When Cam Newton see Mac Jones pic.twitter.com/Kh0aGhc4fz
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) August 31, 2021
Cam Newton: I'm the QB1
Patriots: pic.twitter.com/0MxRefGiye
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) August 31, 2021
Remember when folks said this little kid was Mac Jones? I guess it actually was 💀😠pic.twitter.com/7ZNClwYvu8
— Josh Sánchez (@joshnsanchez) August 31, 2021
Mac Jones Walking Into The Locker Room After Cam Newton Got Cut pic.twitter.com/Y7j3hr6acD
— H刃wk (0-0) (@GowanSeason) August 31, 2021
Cam Newton to Bishop Sycamore since they playing 20 and 30-year-olds on their team anyway.
— BLACK ADAM SCHEFTER (@B1ackSchefter) August 31, 2021
When the Texans find out the Patriots released Cam Newton pic.twitter.com/6OoblaqiG4
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) August 31, 2021
New England officially opens its 2021-22 campaign on Sunday, September 12 at home against the division-rival Miami Dolphins.
