Cam Newton
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Auburn quarterback Cam Newton is eligible to play in the SEC title game, even though the NCAA says his father broke rules by shopping his son to another school. The NCAA released its finding in a statement on Wednesday. The college sports governing body had concluded on Monday that a violation of Newton's amateur status had occurred. Auburn declared Newton ineligible on Tuesday and requested his eligibility be reinstated. Newton has now been cleared to compete without conditions. Ref. USAToday.
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton tests positive for COVID-19 and won't play Sunday, report says. Newton has been placed on the NFL's COVID-19/reserve list and will not play Sunday in the Patriots' Week 4 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to ESPN. Ref. USAToday.