Cam Newton Carolina Panthers against Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, September 9, 2018. (Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports) Cam Newton. That said, it's not enough time for Newton to get acclimated to playing in Rhule and Joe Brady's offense. Their rookie quarterback Matt Corral has sustained a Lisfranc injury and Sam Darnold's ankle sprain might keep him away from some games. NFL.com reports Newton, if active, could play in a small package of plays. Teamscan't verify Newton's health status with their own evaluations, though he did pass a physical in Atlanta coordinated by the Panthers and his agency team. In releasing Newton, Carolina save$19.1 million in salary cap space while taking on a dead cap charge of just $2 million for 2020. Yeah, that kid warming up in the commercial laughs at that too. "He's all about what's next and what he wants to do. But until Newton officially calls it a day and hopefully retires as a Panther, those who idolize the signal-caller will always hold out hope. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Scott Fowler is a national award-winning sports columnist for The Charlotte Observer. Fitterer and head coach Frank Reich also touched on other needs the team has, and what the priorities are for the coming weeks during their interviews at the combine. He is revered in the locker room because he is a consummate professional day in and day out, bonds easily with his teammates, and is the unquestioned leader on the field. "I'm just so let down because the city of Charlotte's been good to me. Cameron Jerrell Newton (born May 11, 1989) is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. However, his performance with the Patriots was one of the least efficient, where he threw for 2,657 yards and completed 242 of 368 passes with eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The Panthers did not lose faith in their former QB and gave him a chance to start a few games last season. Why has the NFL seemingly forgotten about former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton despite some suspect play around the league? Cam Newton had an unusual 2021 season, with the Patriots surprisingly cutting him before the season, the Panthers surprisingly picking him up in the middle of the season, and sitting on the bench . "There are four teams in the NFC with more than six wins. At a minimum, the starter would have to have a sufficiently strong grip on his job to not feel threatened by that. Newton was released Tuesday just a week after the Panthers announced they had given the 30-year-old . The Panthers are in trouble again this season. He then mentioned former Panther greats like Steve Smith, Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, Josh Norman (even though Newton got into a brief fight with him once), Jordan Gross, Ryan Kalil and Julius Peppers. A star with the Carolina Panthers earlier in his career, the former No. Newton surely cravedan extension he publicly requested "a little commitment" in a NSFW Instagram video a few weeks ago and the Panthers were not willing to add years and dollars to the contract of a 30-year-old quarterback whose last two seasons were marred by injuries (more on those later), especially as they transitioned to a new offense. A less charitable reading says that the Saints dismissed Newton out of hand in favor of starting either Trevor Siemian or Taysom Hill. Nicknamed "Super Cam", he is the NFL leader in quarterback rushing touchdowns and second in quarterback rushing yards.Newton had a college football stint at Florida before joining Auburn . Right now, 2023 NFL draft prospect Anthony Richardson is a self-salesman as much as he is a quarterbackeven if that means putting himself above his childhood idol. Though the quarterback said he gained some "closure" and learned a lot about himself over the past. This second go-around, it's just unfortunate, because you put so much work into trying to find ways to win, building relationships along the way. Read what head coach Frank Reich said to the media during his press conference at the Combine on Wednesday. The good is the franchise cutting ties with Matt Rhule, with the bad being the injuries that have begun to mount at quarterback. Scott Fitterer told #PFTPM that Newton could possibly return again to the Panthers. The Panthers began playing in 1995 and Richardson owned them until 2018, when he sold the team under pressure to current owner David Tepper. Perhaps Newton is at peace with leaving the game behind. The Buccaneers signed Tom Brady. Despite that, he remains unsigned just a week away from the NFL's opening Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C Jerry Richardson, the Carolina Panthers founder and for years one of the NFL's most influential owners until a scandal forced him to sell the team, has died. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez/Carolina Panthers, Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez/2015 Carolina Panthers, Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez/2017 Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez. MORE: Why Cam Newton is returning to Panthers for a second act Newton has tried to get back into the league after leaving the Patriots before the start of the season, even getting the. It has been a wonderful career that seems to have had an unfavorable culmination, one that fans will continue to ponder, what-if?. A familiar smiling face will be back on the sidelines for Carolina on Sunday. They made the playoffs in 2017 the fourth time Newton had gotten them there in a five-year span. However until proven otherwise, I cant bring myself to that notion. Cam looked pretty good the 1st week as a starter for NE against Seattle but was awful from that point on. Though the Panthers have (likely strategically) noted Newton will be ready for training camp, if not earlier, the quarterbackis still recovering from foot surgery after a Lisfranc injury limited his 2019 season to just two games. Endings usually arent tidy in the NFL. And with the additions of kicker Zane Gonzalez and punter Lachlan Edwards and improved coverage teams, the special teams units have improved significantly over the course of the season. He was the preeminent alpha male in a locker room full of alpha males. But the player didnt do enough to completely remove Darnold from the equation and has been searching for a new home ever since. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Newton could potentially earn the right to challenge for the Panthers' starting role in 2022: "But more importantly, Newton will have a chance to cement his status as Carolina's starter for the remainder of this year and potentially the 2022 season as well, sources told ESPN. For Newton, this game will be his 133rd with Carolina, and most likely his last. "I'm sure Cam Newton's not living on what he's done," Rhule said. CHARLOTTE, N.C Jerry Richardson, the Carolina Panthers founder and for years one of the NFL's most influential owners until a scandal forced him to sell the team . I floated a while ago that Cam Newtons days of throwing footballs for the Carolina Panthers could be over. Even if Newtons prowess running the football remained a weapon of significant use in Carolina and could potentially help elsewhere. In fantasy football, you never know who lands up in the top 10 at the end of the league, but these four options seem promising if you need a backup QB. Its been a chaotic week for Carolina Panthers fans in both good and bad ways. Days after signing the franchise's all-time passing leader, Newton is active for Carolina in his return to the. Please logout and login again. Cam Newton passes against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. But it has been mostly potholes and roadblocks since. We're running our offense and Cam's going to come in and do what we do, but right now we're just focused on this game we're not looking ahead to anything right now.". Last season when Darnold went down due to injury, the Panthers brought back their former franchise player Newton to help fill in. Playing football is a long way off. (Kirby Lee/NFL). What would have been much more fitting for Newton: a home game, a win, a fine performance and a ride into the sunset. And when the difference is the course of a season, sometimes you have to make bold moves. The founder and former owner of the Panthers passed away on Wednesday night. Carolina failed to find a team willing to trade for Newton for two reasons:the quarterback'shealth issues that contributed to the Panthers' decision to part with him in the first place, and the surprising lack of a market for a starting quarterback in 2020. Im telling you, you cant make up a lie this good, Newton said at the time. One of the most over rated QBs ever. Allow me to enumerate: 1. What the No. (Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports - via Reuters). One of the best things about Newton has always been the thrum of possibility every time he breaks the huddle. Last season when Darnold went down due to injury, the Panthers brought back their former franchise player Newton to help fill in. After that, the flashes of Newton were minimal at best. In 2020,. It will feel unfair Sunday, when the quarterback almost certainly closes the door on Cam Newton 2.0 with the Panthers in Tampa Bay (4:25 p.m. kickoff, CBS). At 4-5, the Panthers are still very much in the mix for one of the seven playoff spots available in the NFC. "That's why the Panthers . Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onCarolina Panthers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Vincent Frank Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has not drawn much interest around the league leading up to Week 1. Tepper in January hired Matt Rhule to replace Rivera as Panthers coach, and in doing so, the team owner took a significant leap of faith. Its a shame that his career was slowly cut short by nagging shoulder injuries he suffered in 2016 and 2018. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Cam Newton Casually Sitting In The William and Mary Student Section During Today's Homecoming Game Versus Delaware! Sunday, Newton was 7-of-13 for 61 yards and an interception. This injected a sense of hope and belonging that was sorely lacking under previous head coach Matt Rhule, although it was evident from a long way out that the Auburn product joining was not his call. Theres absolutely no getting away from that. CHARLOTTE Cam Newton opened his press conference Sunday night by using past tense verbs. Newton's ability to run also matters, since the Panthers have tried to establish that as part of their identity in recent weeks. By playing Darnold in the home finale, the Panthers began looking forward, at a player who is under contract for next year. On Friday, shortly after he . Come back and see us sometime. Almost a full decade ago, the Panthers were preparing for what would be an easy decision with the No. Those issues haven't magically been fixed just because the team signed Cam Newton, they've just been kicked down the road. His impact is still being felt today off the field. The Panthers didnt rule out the prospect of Newton coming back following his bombshell return to the franchise ahead of Week 10 in 2021. At once Newton was confident in his own abilities, and at times he seemed to recognize what was happening in front of him. A Charlotte firefighter tends to Carolina Panthers NFL football quarterback Cam Newton following a two-vehicle crash not far from the team's stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Dec. 9, 2014. Because the Panthers had decided they were going to part with Newton, ideally, they would have received some compensation from another team rather than an outright release. Cam Newton smiles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Nov 4, 2018. Ended with a 85.2 QBR. BOSTON (CBS) -- Cam Newton's return to Carolina didn't end up going as well as he had hoped. BOSTON (CBS) -- Two weeks ago, a euphoric Cam Newton shouted to the world that he was back. Benched. The. The addition ofBridgewater'scontractledto the release of Newton. There is a lot of confusion going on among fantasy football players on whether to keep Newton on their fantasy roster. 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On Friday morning Newton released a 45 minute video titled "My Side Of The Story," where he sat down with his father, Cecil Newton Sr. to discuss his process of getting cut. Simply put, Cam Newton is where he is today because his body could not exactly withstand everything the Panthers asked it to. Newton then played one season with the New. So why are Barnes and Newton similar in this category? There was so much potential for the Heisman Trophy winner to be one of the more successful players the league has ever seen. SPARTANBURG, S.C. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton said he has nothing to hide when it comes to testing for the human growth hormone. So why is Cam so "Quentin-esque," you ask? "The truth is, I wasn't good enough today.