Injured Reserve On The Table For Cam Newton
5 years agoCarolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) is using the weekend to consider his options on how to move forward with his plan for recovery following a visit to foot and ankle expect Dr. Robert Anderson. Surgery for his Lisfranc injury wasn't recommended and isn't in the plans, and the hope is that more rest will allow his injury to heal. There's no timetable for recovery and he's expected to be out several weeks and potentially more. Being placed on Injured Reserve is on the table, according to sources. Newton has only done rehab work off to the side at practices and doesn't look close to a return. There's a chance we won't see him at all again in 2019, so you shouldn't necessarily hang onto him in shallow leagues if you need the space on your bench. Kyle Allen was exposed against the Niners in Week 8 but has been very adequate as a game manager in Newton's absence.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport