The Facts: Newton is officially the Patriots starting quarterback. Bill Belichick told his players during a team meeting Thursday morning that Newton won the three-way battle with Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer, according to a league source.
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The former MVP signed with the team on June 28 after he was released by the Carolina Panthers on March 24. The rotation at recent practices indicated this would be the outcome. Now it's done.