Patriots’ Newton injures hand at OTAs
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton had his throwing hand examined by the athletic training and medical staff about halfway through the voluntary organized team activity Friday and didn’t participate in the rest of practice.
There was no immediate update on Newton’s hand, but a source close to the situation said it is not serious and that the veteran quarterback is “all good.”
The Patriots are scheduled for four more voluntary OTAs next week and then three days of mandatory minicamp after that, and Newton could be shut down for those as the team looks ahead to the start of training camp in late July.
Newton stayed on the field to watch the remainder of practice, with firstround draft pick Mac Jones, third-year player Jarrett Stidham and veteran Brian Hoyer taking the quarterback repetitions in his place.
When the Patriots selected Jones 15th overall in this year’s NFL draft, Bill Belichick made it clear that Newton was the starter.
Browns
Versatile linebacker Jeremiah Owusu- Koramoha signed his four-year rookie contract with Cleveland. After some NFL teams were scared off by a medical report and the former Notre Dame star’s size, the Browns traded up and selected him with the No. 52 overall pick. Owusu-Koramoah had been projected as a first-rounder by most draft experts.
Vikings
Minnesota agreed to contract terms with former Kansas City cornerback Bashaud Breeland, bringing in another veteran to boost a major weakness last season. Breeland played in two Super Bowls with the Chiefs. He had seven tackles, including two for a loss, one pass defensed and one interception in Super Bowl LIV for the champion Chiefs. The deal brings another free-agent along with Patrick Peterson and Mackensie Alexander, who spent the first four seasons of his career in Minnesota.
Seahawks
Punter Michael Dickson signed a four-year contract extension with Seattle. The extension is worth up to $14.5 million. Dickson is entering the final year of his rookie contract after being drafted in the fifth-round by the Seahawks in 2018. He’s been one of the elite punters in the league since his arrival.
Titans
Tennessee signed threetime All-American wrestler Adam Coon to play on the offensive line. Coon compiled a 116-15 record in college while wrestling at Michigan, but never played football for the Wolverines. A four-time high school state champion in wrestling, Coon was named the Detroit Athletic Club High School Athlete of the Year as a senior in high school.