Newton played his last college season at Auburn, helping the Tigers to win the national title in 2010. He also won the Heisman Trophy in the same season before becoming the first overall pick by the Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Newton came to Auburn’s pro day after being invited by his younger brother and wide receiver Caylin Newton. The veteran delivered a number of deep throws while also mixing in some of his trademark scrambling moves.

“This was him showing love to me,” Caylin Newton told reporters. “He doesn’t owe anybody anything. He has had an amazing journey, an amazing career in the NFL. He has nothing to prove to anybody. … He came to show his ability, show he still has it.”

Cam Newton last played in the league in 2021, when he returned to the Panthers after a stint with the New England Patriots the year before. However, it wasn’t a successful reunion as Newton lost all of his five games as a starter and finished the campaign with only 684 passing yards and four TDs while throwing five picks.

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The move sees Newton re-joining the team he led to the Super Bowl in 2015 and spent most of his NFL career with. It is also the team that unexpectedly decided to release him after the 2019 season.

The Panthers confirmed the news on their social media on Thursday.

This unlikely scenario happened because both sides needed each other. Newton was without a team after being cut by the New England Patriots in the offseason and struggled to find a job. The Panthers, on the other hand, were thin at the quarterback position after starter Sam Darnold suffered a shoulder injury that will sideline him for four to six weeks.

According to ESPN, Newton’s will earn a $4.5 million guaranteed salary for the remainder of the season while pocketing an additional $1.5 million in roster bonus. He will be able to earn up to $10 million combined based on bonuses.

It is unclear whether Newton will step in as a starter right away or if the Panthers will wait and see what they have in backup P.J. Walker. Head coach Matt Rhule announced earlier this week that Walker will be under center in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals, but that was before they signed Newton.

Cam Newton entered the NFL as Carolina’s first overall pick in 2011. In his first stint with the franchise, he led the team to three NFC South titles and four postseason appearances while making Pro Bowl three times and earning the NFL MVP Award in 2015. The Panthers decided to release Newton in early 2020 after he struggled with injuries for a couple of previous seasons.

Newton spent the last season with the Patriots, making 15 starts and leading the franchise to a 7-8 record.

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NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport reports that Newton’s contract with New England could be worth up to $7.5 million. However, his salary is expected to be mostly based on incentives.

Newton, who was the most prominent name left on the free-agent market, is expected to be in the mix for the position of Pats’ starting QB in Week 1. His competition includes second-year player Jarrett Stidham and veteran signal-caller, Brian Hoyer.

Cam Newton spent his entire career with Carolina Panthers, serving as the face of the franchise since being selected No.1 in 2011. During his time in Carolina, he led the Panthers to four postseason appearances and the first Super Bowl in the organization’s history.

However, in the past couple of seasons, Newton struggled with injuries and was limited to just two games in 2019 due to Lisfranc fracture. The health issues, and occasional inconsistency, eventually cost him his job as Panthers released him back in March, deciding to start fresh on the QB position as part of the major organizational overhaul.

During his nine seasons in the NFL, Newton established himself as the game’s best dual-threat quarterback. He has 29,041 career passing yards and 182 passing touchdowns alongside 4,806 rushing yards and 58 rushing TDS. His career achievements include three Pro Bowl appearances and NFL MVP award from 2015.

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Many believed that Newton’s best chance to land a starting spot this year were Los Angeles Chargers, who were also viewed as the best fit from a football standpoint. As it turns out, Chargers had a similar idea before opting to move forward with veteran Tyrod Taylor and second-year player Easton Stick and spend the No.6 overall pick on Oregon’s signal-caller Justin Herbert.

“We did take a look at that,” Chargers’ head coach Anthony Lynn said when asked whether they were interested in Newton.

Still, according to Lynn, he felt optimistic about the players he currently has on his disposal.

“I feel really good about the quarterback room that I have,” he added. “With Tyrod Taylor, Easton Stick — those are guys that a lot of people don’t talk about, but he was a Division I AA — he won like three national championships. He’s a hell of a leader, hell of a professional, and I think he has a bright future in this league one day.”

Since being released by Carolina Panthers in late March, Cam Newton was linked with several teams, but neither made him a good enough proposal. According to reports, Newton is now considering to enter the regular season as a free agent and wait until an opportunity opens up for a starting gig. It’s unclear whether he’s willing to take up a backup role.

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Panthers’ have allowed Newton to seek a trade last week, but no NFL team was willing to give anything substantial for the 2015’s NFL MVP. Moving Allen proved to be a lot easier, as they received a fifth-round pick from the Redskins for the 24-year-old.

By moving Newton and Allen, the Panthers are now left with a clear quarterback situation. Teddy Bridgewater, who recently signed as a free agent, will be team’s starter for 2020, while last year’s third-round pick Will Grier will back him up.

Cam Newton should have plenty of suitors now that he’s a free agent, but only if he proves he’s healthy. Newton missed 16 games in the past two seasons, struggling with shoulder and foot injuries. This was one of the reasons why the team was not willing to surrender significant assets to get him.

When healthy, however, Newton is a game-changing quarterback. He is known for his mobility and has even improved as a passer in recent years. If he manages to land in the right kind of situation, with New England Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers being among options, there is no doubt that the 30-year-old can get his career back on track.

Kyle Allen, on the other hand, will get reunited with former Panthers’ head coach Ron Rivera in Washington. Allen is expected to fight for the starting spot with the 2019’s first-round pick Dwayne Haskins.

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Newton hasn’t played football since Week 2 game due to foot injury. The 30-year-old signal-caller was initially expected to miss a couple of weeks, but the rehab process didn’t go as planned.

“For the past seven weeks, Cam has diligently followed a program of rest and rehab and still is experiencing pain in his foot,” said Panthers’ general manager Marty Hurney. “He saw two-foot specialists last week who agreed that he should continue that path prescribed by the team’s medical staff, and that it likely will take significant time for the injury to fully heal.”

“At this time, we have decided that the best decision to reach the goal of bringing the foot back to 100 percent is to place Cam on injured reserve,” he added.

With Newton out, his replacement Kyle Allen, who came as an undrafted free agent in 2018, will have a chance to finish what has been an impressive season for him. Since being named a starter in Week 3, Allen led Carolina to 4-1 record and showed great potential. So far, he has 1,059 passing yards, seven TDs, and three interceptions.

Allen’s good performances and Cam Newton’s continued injury struggles might lead to Carolina Panthers have a discussion on their quarterback of the future.

Newton, who also prematurely ended the 2018 season due to a shoulder injury, currently has one year left on his deal, which will pay him $19.1 million in 2020. However, this money isn’t guaranteed, so the Panthers would end up having to swallow just $2 million of dead money if they release him.

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NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that Panthers plan to provide Newton enough time to recover so he could avoid surgery and continue playing in 2019. In most cases, the surgery to treat Lisfranc injury is season-ending, but if surgery can be avoided, the rehab time is from four to eight weeks.

This news comes just one day after Carolina’s head coach Ron Rivera announced that Newton will miss Sunday’s game against Houston Texans with Kyle Allen being the starting QB once again.

“What Cam needs right now is time and rest for his foot. ” – said Rivera. “We want him at 100 percent when he’s ready, so there’s no exact timetable for his return. At this point, we’re going to go forward with Kyle as our starter.”

Losing their starting quarterback for so long is a tough blow for Carolina, but at least they can be encouraged by the way Allen played in 38-20 win over Arizona Cardinals. The second-year QB completed 73.1 percent of his passes while throwing for 261 yards and four touchdowns.

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Unfortunately for the Carolina Panthers and star quarterback Cam Newton, that nightmare became a reality on Thursday night. Newton suffered a left ankle sprain in the first quarter of the Panthers’ 10-3 preseason loss to the New England Patriots, casting doubts on the veteran QB’s ability to lead the team in Week 1.

Newton left Gillette Stadium in a walking boot after the game, but the team didn’t provide any other information about the severity of what was ruled to be a left ankle sprain. He is set to undergo further testing over the weekend to find out more about the extent of the injury.

The injury occurred when Patriots defensive lineman Adam Butler took down Newton with a sack. Newton’s foot and ankle were caught up awkwardly under his body when he was taken one, and he immediately left the field and went to the locker room after the play.

Losing Newton, the 2015 NFL MVP, for any amount of time would be a huge blow to Carolina. The team is looking to improve on a disappointing year that saw them finish with a 7-9 record, missing out on the playoffs.

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Newton played his last college season at Auburn, helping the Tigers to win the national title in 2010. He also won the Heisman Trophy in the same season before becoming the first overall pick by the Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Newton came to Auburn’s pro day after being invited by his younger brother and wide receiver Caylin Newton. The veteran delivered a number of deep throws while also mixing in some of his trademark scrambling moves.

“This was him showing love to me,” Caylin Newton told reporters. “He doesn’t owe anybody anything. He has had an amazing journey, an amazing career in the NFL. He has nothing to prove to anybody. … He came to show his ability, show he still has it.”

Cam Newton last played in the league in 2021, when he returned to the Panthers after a stint with the New England Patriots the year before. However, it wasn’t a successful reunion as Newton lost all of his five games as a starter and finished the campaign with only 684 passing yards and four TDs while throwing five picks.

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The move sees Newton re-joining the team he led to the Super Bowl in 2015 and spent most of his NFL career with. It is also the team that unexpectedly decided to release him after the 2019 season.

The Panthers confirmed the news on their social media on Thursday.

This unlikely scenario happened because both sides needed each other. Newton was without a team after being cut by the New England Patriots in the offseason and struggled to find a job. The Panthers, on the other hand, were thin at the quarterback position after starter Sam Darnold suffered a shoulder injury that will sideline him for four to six weeks.

According to ESPN, Newton’s will earn a $4.5 million guaranteed salary for the remainder of the season while pocketing an additional $1.5 million in roster bonus. He will be able to earn up to $10 million combined based on bonuses.

It is unclear whether Newton will step in as a starter right away or if the Panthers will wait and see what they have in backup P.J. Walker. Head coach Matt Rhule announced earlier this week that Walker will be under center in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals, but that was before they signed Newton.

Cam Newton entered the NFL as Carolina’s first overall pick in 2011. In his first stint with the franchise, he led the team to three NFC South titles and four postseason appearances while making Pro Bowl three times and earning the NFL MVP Award in 2015. The Panthers decided to release Newton in early 2020 after he struggled with injuries for a couple of previous seasons.

Newton spent the last season with the Patriots, making 15 starts and leading the franchise to a 7-8 record.

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NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport reports that Newton’s contract with New England could be worth up to $7.5 million. However, his salary is expected to be mostly based on incentives.

Newton, who was the most prominent name left on the free-agent market, is expected to be in the mix for the position of Pats’ starting QB in Week 1. His competition includes second-year player Jarrett Stidham and veteran signal-caller, Brian Hoyer.

Cam Newton spent his entire career with Carolina Panthers, serving as the face of the franchise since being selected No.1 in 2011. During his time in Carolina, he led the Panthers to four postseason appearances and the first Super Bowl in the organization’s history.

However, in the past couple of seasons, Newton struggled with injuries and was limited to just two games in 2019 due to Lisfranc fracture. The health issues, and occasional inconsistency, eventually cost him his job as Panthers released him back in March, deciding to start fresh on the QB position as part of the major organizational overhaul.

During his nine seasons in the NFL, Newton established himself as the game’s best dual-threat quarterback. He has 29,041 career passing yards and 182 passing touchdowns alongside 4,806 rushing yards and 58 rushing TDS. His career achievements include three Pro Bowl appearances and NFL MVP award from 2015.

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Many believed that Newton’s best chance to land a starting spot this year were Los Angeles Chargers, who were also viewed as the best fit from a football standpoint. As it turns out, Chargers had a similar idea before opting to move forward with veteran Tyrod Taylor and second-year player Easton Stick and spend the No.6 overall pick on Oregon’s signal-caller Justin Herbert.

“We did take a look at that,” Chargers’ head coach Anthony Lynn said when asked whether they were interested in Newton.

Still, according to Lynn, he felt optimistic about the players he currently has on his disposal.

“I feel really good about the quarterback room that I have,” he added. “With Tyrod Taylor, Easton Stick — those are guys that a lot of people don’t talk about, but he was a Division I AA — he won like three national championships. He’s a hell of a leader, hell of a professional, and I think he has a bright future in this league one day.”

Since being released by Carolina Panthers in late March, Cam Newton was linked with several teams, but neither made him a good enough proposal. According to reports, Newton is now considering to enter the regular season as a free agent and wait until an opportunity opens up for a starting gig. It’s unclear whether he’s willing to take up a backup role.

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Panthers’ have allowed Newton to seek a trade last week, but no NFL team was willing to give anything substantial for the 2015’s NFL MVP. Moving Allen proved to be a lot easier, as they received a fifth-round pick from the Redskins for the 24-year-old.

By moving Newton and Allen, the Panthers are now left with a clear quarterback situation. Teddy Bridgewater, who recently signed as a free agent, will be team’s starter for 2020, while last year’s third-round pick Will Grier will back him up.

Cam Newton should have plenty of suitors now that he’s a free agent, but only if he proves he’s healthy. Newton missed 16 games in the past two seasons, struggling with shoulder and foot injuries. This was one of the reasons why the team was not willing to surrender significant assets to get him.

When healthy, however, Newton is a game-changing quarterback. He is known for his mobility and has even improved as a passer in recent years. If he manages to land in the right kind of situation, with New England Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers being among options, there is no doubt that the 30-year-old can get his career back on track.

Kyle Allen, on the other hand, will get reunited with former Panthers’ head coach Ron Rivera in Washington. Allen is expected to fight for the starting spot with the 2019’s first-round pick Dwayne Haskins.

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Newton hasn’t played football since Week 2 game due to foot injury. The 30-year-old signal-caller was initially expected to miss a couple of weeks, but the rehab process didn’t go as planned.

“For the past seven weeks, Cam has diligently followed a program of rest and rehab and still is experiencing pain in his foot,” said Panthers’ general manager Marty Hurney. “He saw two-foot specialists last week who agreed that he should continue that path prescribed by the team’s medical staff, and that it likely will take significant time for the injury to fully heal.”

“At this time, we have decided that the best decision to reach the goal of bringing the foot back to 100 percent is to place Cam on injured reserve,” he added.

With Newton out, his replacement Kyle Allen, who came as an undrafted free agent in 2018, will have a chance to finish what has been an impressive season for him. Since being named a starter in Week 3, Allen led Carolina to 4-1 record and showed great potential. So far, he has 1,059 passing yards, seven TDs, and three interceptions.

Allen’s good performances and Cam Newton’s continued injury struggles might lead to Carolina Panthers have a discussion on their quarterback of the future.

Newton, who also prematurely ended the 2018 season due to a shoulder injury, currently has one year left on his deal, which will pay him $19.1 million in 2020. However, this money isn’t guaranteed, so the Panthers would end up having to swallow just $2 million of dead money if they release him.

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NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that Panthers plan to provide Newton enough time to recover so he could avoid surgery and continue playing in 2019. In most cases, the surgery to treat Lisfranc injury is season-ending, but if surgery can be avoided, the rehab time is from four to eight weeks.

This news comes just one day after Carolina’s head coach Ron Rivera announced that Newton will miss Sunday’s game against Houston Texans with Kyle Allen being the starting QB once again.

“What Cam needs right now is time and rest for his foot. ” – said Rivera. “We want him at 100 percent when he’s ready, so there’s no exact timetable for his return. At this point, we’re going to go forward with Kyle as our starter.”

Losing their starting quarterback for so long is a tough blow for Carolina, but at least they can be encouraged by the way Allen played in 38-20 win over Arizona Cardinals. The second-year QB completed 73.1 percent of his passes while throwing for 261 yards and four touchdowns.

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Unfortunately for the Carolina Panthers and star quarterback Cam Newton, that nightmare became a reality on Thursday night. Newton suffered a left ankle sprain in the first quarter of the Panthers’ 10-3 preseason loss to the New England Patriots, casting doubts on the veteran QB’s ability to lead the team in Week 1.

Newton left Gillette Stadium in a walking boot after the game, but the team didn’t provide any other information about the severity of what was ruled to be a left ankle sprain. He is set to undergo further testing over the weekend to find out more about the extent of the injury.

The injury occurred when Patriots defensive lineman Adam Butler took down Newton with a sack. Newton’s foot and ankle were caught up awkwardly under his body when he was taken one, and he immediately left the field and went to the locker room after the play.

Losing Newton, the 2015 NFL MVP, for any amount of time would be a huge blow to Carolina. The team is looking to improve on a disappointing year that saw them finish with a 7-9 record, missing out on the playoffs.

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