Bill Belichick: Vax status non-factor in cutting Cam Newton

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gave no consideration to Cam Newton's vaccination status when releasing the 32-year-old quarterback on Tuesday.

Newton was a surprise cut as the Patriots trimmed their roster to 53 by the 4 p.m. ET deadline. He was viewed as the likely starter to open the season after re-signing with the team in the spring.

But rookie first-round pick Mac Jones delivered consistently in the