Cam Newton's father Cecil is sharing an update on the QB's health amid his battle with COVID-19. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Cam Newton's father shares update on QB's health amid battle with COVID-19

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 10/11/20

Cam Newton might be able to play against the Denver Broncos next week after testing positive for the coronavirus on Oct. 2.

With Newton still on new England's reserve/COVID list, his father, Cecil, provided an update on the former MVP quarterback. Newton reportedly didn't display any symptoms after testing positive, and he still remains asymptomatic, according to his father.

“I was asking him about his immune system and how he felt and whether the symptoms were fever, chills, headaches, coughs, that kind of stuff,” Cecil Newton said. "He had none of the symptoms, so I think he’ll be able to combat his way through it."

Cecil added he has no concerns about #COVID-19 setting Cam back.
“He’s a committed guy and the Patriots are growing on him as I’m sure he’s growing on the Patriots. It will be a bright day if
Cam can remain healthy and stay focused.” #Patriots #NFL pic.twitter.com/2wYdoj0ZDl
— Bridget Condon (@BridgetABC11) October 11, 2020

While it is encouraging news for the Patriots, Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reports that Newton still hasn't returned two consecutive negative coronavirus tests at least 24 hours apart. Doing so would clear him to return to the team.

Newton missed New England's Week 4 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Stephon Gilmore, Bill Murray and an unnamed Patriots player have also tested positive for the virus since Newton's diagnosis.

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