Cam Newton Placed On Injured Reserve
5 years agoWith no clear timetable for a return, the Carolina Panthers placed quarterback Cam Newton (foot) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Newton aggravated his Lisfranc injury in a Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers and hasn't played since. "For the past seven weeks, Cam has diligently followed a program of rest and rehab and still is experiencing pain in his foot," general manager Marty Hurney said in a statement. Kyle Allen, who is 5-1 in place of Newton, will move forward as the starter under center, but he's more of a game manager and has limited upside as a low-end QB2. Newton, 30, has one year left on his contract and is scheduled to count $21.1 million against the 2020 salary cap. You can go ahead and drop Newton if you were stashing him in redraft leagues.
Source: ESPN.com - David Newton
Source: ESPN.com - David Newton
Cam Newton Willing To Take A Backup Role In 2023
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.
Source: Pro Football Talk
Source: Pro Football Talk
Cam Newton To Throw On Tuesday
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.
Source: Ari Meirov
Source: Ari Meirov
Browns Not Expected To Pursue Cam Newton
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.
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Seattle Interested In Cam Newton?
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.
Source: Sheena Quick
Source: Sheena Quick
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