2 years agoFree-agent quarterback
Cam Newton said "he's willing to be a backup" in 2023. "There ain't 32 guys that are better than me," said Newton. The former Carolina Panther said he's willing to be a backup in certain circumstances. He would serve as a backup for
Deshaun Watson,
Justin Fields,
Malik Willis,
Aaron Rodgers,
Josh Allen, and
Jalen Hurts. Newton was out of football in 2022 and looking to make a comeback in 2023. The 33-year-old received no phone calls from NFL teams after participating in Auburn's Pro Day workout. He hopes to latch onto a team this offseason, but that opportunity might not come until after the 2023 NFL Draft. Newton threw for 684 yards with four touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games (five starts) with Carolina in 2021.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Talk
2 years agoFree-agent quarterback
Cam Newton is set to throw at Auburn's Pro Day on Tuesday. The 33-year-old appears to be attempting a come back after not playing last season. He last played with the Carolina Panthers in 2021. During that season, Newton threw for 684 yards with four touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games (five starts) with Carolina. It's hard to imagine the former MVP being able to find a starting spot in the NFL right now. Possibly, he's able to find a spot as a backup, but even that is uncertain at this point.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov
3 years agoThe Cleveland Browns aren't expected to be interested in veteran free-agent quarterback
Cam Newton, but they have inquired about former Brown
Garrett Gilbert, who was with the team in 2019 and 2020. The Browns also aren't expected to pursue San Francisco 49ers QB
Jimmy Garoppolo. Cleveland will take four signal-callers to training camp, which begins next week, and they already have
Deshaun Watson,
Jacoby Brissett and
Joshua Dobbs on the roster. The Browns will work out
AJ McCarron and
Josh Rosen, among others, this week in an attempt to add depth to the position with a Watson suspension looming. Newton might still have something left as a rusher, but he looked washed up as a passer in his return to the Carolina Panthers in 2021.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
3 years agoFree-agent quarterback
Cam Newton remains in talks with the Panthers, with Carolina reportedly "keeping the door open" regarding a potential return. However, that may not be the only team interested in the veteran's services, as the Seahawks are reportedly also entertaining the idea of signing the signal-caller. While
Geno Smith and
Drew Lock are anticipated to battle for the No. 1 spot during training camp, adding Newton to the mix could make things interesting. Nevertheless, even if the veteran somehow earns the starting job in Seattle, it's unlikely he'll draw much interest from fantasy managers, especially considering his subpar play over the last few years.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Sheena Quick
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