New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton

 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 on 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 told ESPN it is not serious and that the veteran QB 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, according to a source.

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On Thursday, Newton was seen flexing his right hand at times. He stayed on the field to watch the remainder of practice, with first-round draft pick Mac Jones, third-year player Jarrett Stidham and veteran Brian Hoyer taking the quarterback repetitions in his place.

In Newton's final drill of practice, quarterbacks were working on avoiding the pass rush, and to do so, they had to evade a soft bag tossed in their direction. It's possible one of the bags hit Newton's hand on his follow-through, although it was unclear if that was specifically what sidelined him.

Newton was visited by offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and veteran receiver Nelson Agholor, among others, as he watched the rest of practice. Owner Robert Kraft also had a chat with Newton.

After practice, Agholor was asked what he saw when Newton showed him his hand. He said: "I'll let Cam speak on that."

Asked how much the Patriots miss Newton's energy and presence at practice when he is sidelined, Agholor said: "He's still around. He still talks to the wide receivers, talks to his teammates. You still feel him, man. That's why he's a great teammate."

Friday was the Patriots' sixth voluntary OTA, and Newton has been participating from the start of the offseason. On Thursday, McDaniels had noted how Newton has a "different grasp of the offense" in his second year with the team, a result of being able to take part in his first full offseason in New England.

When the Patriots selected Jones 15th overall in this year's NFL draft, coach Bill Belichick made it clear that Newton was still the starter.

"Cam's our quarterback," Belichick said at the time. "Whatever position, whatever time Jarrett or Mac are ready to challenge and compete, then we'll see how that goes."

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Tennessee Titans sign All-American wrestler Adam Coon to play on offensive line
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans have signed three-time 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.

Coon has no college football playing experience but was an all-state linebacker in 2012 at Fowlerville High School in Michigan and was an honorable mention offensive lineman in 2010 and 2011.

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Tennessee also placed cornerback Kevin Johnson on the reserve-retired list. Johnson signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Titans in March. The team also waived (injured) offensive tackle Anthony McKinney.

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Minnesota Vikings reach deal to sign CB Bashaud Breeland
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The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with free-agent cornerback Bashaud Breeland, the team announced Friday.

The deal brings another free-agent addition to the Vikings' secondary this offseason along with Patrick Peterson and Mackensie Alexander, who spent the first four seasons of his career in Minnesota.

Breeland, 29, started 32 games for the Kansas City Chiefs over the past two years, including six postseason games. He had five interceptions during that span, including one in the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

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He missed the first four games of the 2020 season after he was suspended by the NFL for violating the league's policy on substance abuse.

Breeland was arrested in April 2020 in York County, South Carolina, on multiple charges, including resisting arrest, having an open container of beer or wine in a motor vehicle, possession of 28 grams or less of marijuana or 10 grams of hash, and driving without a license.

Before joining the Chiefs in 2019 as a free agent, Breeland spent four seasons with Washington and one with the Green Bay Packers. In Washington, Breeland was a four-year starter with eight interceptions. Breeland played in seven games for the Packers in 2018 with two interceptions.

Overall, Breeland has 377 tackles, 8 forced fumbles, 6 fumble recoveries, 14 interceptions and 3 defensive touchdowns over seven NFL seasons.

ESPN's Adam Teicher contributed to this report.