Branch told TMZ today that Newton should be thanking the Patriots’ longtime head coach for letting him go.
The 32-year-old former MVP quarterback can now look for another team rather than being stuck on the bench behind rookie QB Mac Jones.
Branch believes there will be a lot of interest in Cam Newton now that he’s available. He told TMZ that the Houston Texans or Miami Dolphins could be landing spots for the veteran NFL play-caller.
Bill Belichick spoke briefly today to the media about Cam Newton’s release, saying:
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels spoke highly of his time with Newton in New England.
Where will former Patriots QB Cam Newton play in 2021?
The NFL community was shocked by the Patriots releasing Newton yesterday, but now the focus turns to where the 32-year-old QB play this season.
The Houston Texans are an obvious destination for former Patriots QB Newton. NFL journeyman QB Tyrod Taylor is slated to start for the Texans this season due to the ongoing Deshaun Watson issue.
Newton would be an instant upgrade to the team but the Texans may not be looking to win this year, instead hoping for the number one draft pick in 2022.
Another Texas NFL franchise, the Dallas Cowboys, was also a popular pick, but they claimed former Panthers QB Will Grier off waivers earlier today, so Newton may not be an option.
The Miami Dolphins could be where Cam Newton ends up with a lot of speculation that the team was looking to trade for Deshaun Watson this preseason.
Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has repeatedly stated that Tua Tagovailoa is the starting quarterback this season and beyond. But Dolphins management may hedge their bets by signing Newton.
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