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Cam Newton Feels He Was 'Bamboozled' After Patriots Authorized Trip Resulting In Five-Day Absence
Cam Newton spent this week promising that he'd be letting things off his chest on Funky Friday. On Funky Friday morning, he delivered.
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Cam Newton spent this week promising that he'd be letting things off his chest on Funky Friday. On Funky Friday morning, he delivered.
Cam Newton is very excited for his Funky Friday video.
Cam Newton is not currently in the NFL quarterbacking business. He is, however, in the business of making big-market teases.
Mac Jones was always preparing as though he was New England's starting quarterback, so when he won the job the rookie wasn't too surprised.
Bill Belichick spoke generally about releasing players before finally mentioning Cam Newton by name.
Dallas can now seemingly be crossed off the list for Cam Newton.
The former Patriots receiver isn't surprised by anything that Bill Belichick does -- including Tuesday's decision to cut Cam Newton and roll with rookie quarterback Mac Jones.
Anyone hoping to see that first real chance to succeed in New England can't help but feel a little let down that the Cam Newton era ended so soon.
Belichick adamantly denied that Newton's -- or anyone's -- vaccination status impacted his decisions on roster cutdown day, and noted that many positive COVID cases around the NFL have been in players who are vaccinated.
Bill Belichick spoke to the media on Wednesday morning, a day after releasing Cam Newton and making the call for Mac Jones to be the Patriots' quarterback.
Patriots players are sad to see Cam Newton go, but are excited to see what rookie Mac Jones can do as the team's starting quarterback when games start to count.
After the Patriots released Cam Newton on Tuesday, former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel tweeted, "Belichick never surprises me."
Instead of relegating him to a backup role behind a rookie, the Patriots outright released Cam Newton on Tuesday, thereby giving him options to seek a job elsewhere. At least one team is already intrigued.
Cam Newton's time in New England is over.
Cam Newton was seemingly unvaccinated, and some wonder if it was one of the reasons the team opted to go with Mac Jones at quarterback.
The Patriots made a surprising move Tuesday morning and cut ties with Cam Newton. But the veteran quarterback says he's good, and is urging fans not to feel sorry for him.
WBZ TV's Steve Burton says the Patriots release of quarterback Cam Newton Tuesday was an "absolute shocker."
And now, there is no doubt: The Patriots are Mac Jones' team.
WBZ TV's Dan Roche looks at what the Patriots and Cam Newton will do next after the Pats released their former quarterback Tuesday.
Though all signs are pointing to Cam Newton being under center come Sept. 12, Mac Jones said he really only knows one way to prepare -- and that's as if he is the starting quarterback.
Cam Newton had to really work for a high five from Mac Jones after the rookie threw his first touchdown in a Patriots uniform.
Cam Newton has still not spoken publicly since he was forced to miss five days of work due to the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.
For the Patriots this preseason, it was three up, three down.
It stands to reason that No. 1 will be QB1 when the season kicks off on Sept. 12.
Scott Zolak apologized on Sunday for his comments from earlier in the week regarding rap music being a distraction for Cam Newton during practice.
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Sunday due to bacteria levels.
Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
The Dalai Lama, Tibet's 88-year-old spiritual leader, underwent a knee replacement surgery on Friday at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
From the moment she first began appearing at the side of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette became one of the most photographed women in the world. Her personal style continues to have an impact 25 years following her death.
The WBZ NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the risk of severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening.
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Sunday due to bacteria levels.
Canton residents are beginning to wonder if the Karen Read murder trial will end with no unanimous decision after a week of deliberations ended with a hung jury.
As the deadlocked jury in the Karen Read murder trial went home for the weekend, there's now questions about what would happen if the judge declares a mistrial next week.
Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
A new study from Harvard Business School shows why there should be more women managers in the workplace.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Although there has been skepticism around plant-based meat, Canadian researchers have found that it's the better option when it comes to getting in your protein.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, Massachusetts
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer and Kyle Higashioka added a two-run shot in a nine-run fifth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
At least two Bruins players will be partaking in next year's 4 Nations Face-Off.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.
The Stephen Bryant house in Plympton was built in 1669.
A fisherman in Dennis may have captured the first pictures of a wild flamingo in Massachusetts.