September 3, 2020 | 3:50 PM
Cam Newton has won the Patriots’ starting quarterback battle.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick announced the decision to start Newton at quarterback during a team meeting Thursday morning, according to the Boston Globe’s Jim McBride. Newton was in a three-way battle with Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer for the starting job.
Newton officially signed a one-year deal with the Patriots on July 8. The Patriots begin the 2020 season at home against the Dolphins on Sept. 13.
