The recent tape doesnt lie, nostalgia the old Cam is still out there, we can fix him! does. Cam Newton does not have to seek a trade any longer. A familiar smiling face will be back on the sidelines for Carolina on Sunday. The Buccaneers signed Tom Brady. Its a shame that Newton may never win a Super Bowl as a starter or even a backup. Cam Newton gives away a football and bracelet to fans during a week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Come back and see us sometime. But there are only two he isn't willing to dismiss. So Newton is about to leave the Panthers for good, as a backup, on the road. The 2022 season was no exception, as Carolina played to a disappointing . Should fans of the Panthers be nervous? And when it doesn't happen, like right now, you feel empty. Rookie Matt Corral is also out for the season with a Lisfranc foot injury. Cams just getting started with us so well probably, more realistic to shoot for next week. 's most valuable player in 2015, as they began paring their roster to the league-mandated 53 players before Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline. . Newtons had a rough shake of things. Newton reportedly signed to a one-year, $10 million contract a deal that simultaneously recognizes Newton's value to the team in the short term while still prioritizing Darnold in 2022 and beyond. "My job is to try to win right now," Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers have been rotating quarterbacks throughout the season, and Newton could regain control of the offense if Darnold struggles. Just trying to make big . There was opportunities for us to move the ball.". Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio believes there are reasons for that, and it's not exactly that he's not able to play anymore: No former NFL MVP would ever likely admit that they couldn't start somewhere, so it's no surprise that the quarterback maintains his belief that he could start. Newtons body has diminished and he is not the same player. At some point we just have to face the music and recognize that Newton might be done as the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers. Newton has started 139 games in the NFL, including 15 last year for the Patriots after his nine years in Charlotte, an era that included a Super Bowl run in 2015. Sam Darnold is not yet fully healthy from a high-ankle sprain. How to find it. A total of 240 touchdowns. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Walker is listed as the starter, with Matt Barkley as the backup. Let's dive deeper and get to know all about Cam Newton's 2022 season. The Panthers do have a handful of plays ready for Newton they call them, appropriately, The Cam Plays. These are mostly for situations like third-and-1 or second-and-goal, and its unclear whether any of them will get used. Those boil down to either Fix Darnold or Get Someone New or, more likely, trying to do both at the same time. On Sunday, Cam was benched. He never made excuses or complained about the inherent unfairness of life in the NFL. Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said he wasn't ready to commit to a starter for next week at New Orleans, but he also said he didn't want to put Newton out there Sunday for a ceremonial curtain call, saying he respected him too much as a competitor for that. But he also mentioned the year before he arrived in Charlotte, when the Panthers went 2-14 in 2010, which set the stage for them to choose him first overall. Cam Newton has always had one of the biggest personalities in the NFL. There was so much potential for the Heisman Trophy winner to be one of the more successful players the league has ever seen. The Patriots decided that rookie Mac Jones is ready to take over as the starter and that. Expanded coverage of Carolinas Week 18 game. "I see a lot of guys come up on the stage or the podium in a coward's way, directly or indirectly," he said. 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. Only five had a higher completion percentage. But mostly Newton is about to stand on the sideline once again for a 5-11 team that has lost six in a row. Newton reportedly received offers from one or two teams regarding a return to playing this season, according to Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340. Cam Newton celebrates after a touchdown during the game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at Bank of America Stadium. The move allows the . Panthers coach Ron Rivera is hesitant to play Newton due to the rib injury he suffered in a preseason game last month against the New England Patriots, sources told Mortensen. Newton has been absolutely horrendous in his last several starts. He was the preeminent alpha male in a locker room full of alpha males. One quarterback that wasn't expected to be released on Tuesday was former Panther, Cam Newton. The Panthers did not lose faith in their former QB and gave him a chance to start a few games last season. He is currently a free agent and is looking for the right team to sign him up. Tepper gave Rhule, who had no NFL head-coaching experience, a seven-year contract worth up to $70 million. MORE: Cam Newton contract details: How much is Panthers QB making in 2021? With Allen playing solid and Newton being so bad over his past eight starts, the Panthers are much better off without the former dual-threat star on the field. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers will meet with free agent quarterback Derek Carr this week at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, according to a person familiar with the . And with the way their defense is currently playing, raising the level on offense makes them a more difficult matchup in November and December. A good bet, though, given how messy his breakup with the Panthers became: Don't be surprised ifCarolina's list of 2020 opponents is a factor in Newton's next move. When we presented the most ideal non-Panthers fits for Newton last month, we included the Titans, Chargers, Buccaneers and Patriots. During the 18-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 17, the Panthers trotted out Newton for a single snapa rush which resulted in a 5-yard gain. MORE: Why Cam Newtonis returning to Panthers for a second act. emotional return to Bank of America Stadium. His talent, though, is incredible. "Hell, I want better.". As columnist Scott Fowler wrote today, this being Newton's last. Newton screamed Im B-A-A-A-CK! after accounting for two touchdowns on his first two plays at Arizona Nov. 14, and life briefly felt like a fairy tale again. Cam Newton has always had one of the biggest personalities in the NFL. Carolina earned high marks in several key areas in survey, which rated various aspects of players' experience from strength coaches and the locker room to treatment of families. It's something that has set him apart from other players. Despite the firing of coach Rhule, what could the franchise do to boost fan morale and bring them back to Bank of America Stadium? See video, posts and updates straight from Indianapolis as Panthers leaders speak to the media. When I first got here, it was a lot of uncertainty about how long I'd be here. The distraction is not just welcome, it's intoxicating, and in two. This is about now, and maximizing the opportunity for the 2021 Panthers. Simply put, Cam Newton is where he is today because his body could not exactly withstand everything the Panthers asked it to. 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. Before serving as the Tigers' passing game coordinator in 2019, Brady spent two years with the Saints as an offensive assistant. Through an odd set of circumstances, though, the Panthers then re-signed Newton 19 months later. 5:26 PM on Mar 2, 2023 CST. Christian McCaffrey celebrates a touchdown with Cam Newton against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, November 25, 2018. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) The founder of the Carolina Panthers, died Wednesday night at age 86, the team announced Thursday. The Panthers have Baker Mayfield as their starting QB. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is reportedly not close to getting back on the football field. Cam Newton passes during a game against the New Orleans Saints in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, LA. Newton talked about former teammates from his first stint here, calling a number of them by name and saying: "They understood what Keep Pounding meant.". Though the quarterback said he gained some "closure" and learned a lot about himself over the past. But it has been mostly potholes and roadblocks since. That doesn't necessarily mean Newton won't play, though. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) leaps over center Ryan Kalil (67) and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (28) and strong safety Tony Jefferson (22) to score on a 12-yard touchdown run in the third quarter during the NFC Championship game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Jan 24, 2016. Asked which quarterbacks he emulates, he pointed to the Ravens' 2019 unanimous MVP and former Panthers MVP Cam Newton. But the likelihood is he wont. So why is Cam so "Quentin-esque," you ask? Just finding a job was not enough for the 2015 NFL MVP, who was looking for the right fit to start or land a backup role within an organization that possessed legitimate chances of contending. "I started calling myself Cam Jackson in 11th grade. While it might be hard to admit, Newton is at the end of his career. Where is Cam Newton now? That said, it's not enough time for Newton to get acclimated to playing in Rhule and Joe Brady's offense. In the context of the organizational changes noted above, the spring of 2020 quickly becamean ideal time to cut ties. View photos of the Panthers taking on Tampa Bay in the 2021 home finale in Week 16. Benjamin has 21 catches, 329 yards and three TDs, an early candidate for Rookie of the Year. (Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports - via Reuters). . "I don't know what the future holds," Newton said. What would have been much more fitting for Newton: a home game, a win, a fine performance and a ride into the sunset. Newton left the Panthers after a nine-year career in Carolina, completing 59.6 percent of his passes for 29,041 yards and 182 touchdowns to 108 interceptions. As long as you can win with Kyle Allen, the Panthers simply cant take him off of the field. Newtonimmediately becamefree to sign with another team as a free agent. The one-year deal is worth up to $10 million . I dont think so. Social media reacts to Cam Newton's return to Carolina, NFL Throwback: Cam Newton's Top 10 plays in Carolina. The same goes for . CHARLOTTE Everyone has a plan. I don't want to sound like I'm retiring, but, I've had some great memories. "Football has been good to me," Newton said early in the press conference, after he was asked a question about rotating with Sam Darnold in a 32-6 loss to the Buccaneers. Perhaps Newton is at peace with leaving the game behind. Scott Fitterer told #PFTPM that Newton could possibly return again to the Panthers. Why has the NFL seemingly forgotten about former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton despite some suspect play around the league? The former Auburn sensation has a good relationship with plenty of personnel within the organization and roster, which could also assist. Last Sunday, after Newton began his latest comeback attempt with a familiar touchdown run in which he managed to look both nimble and powerful, he ripped off his helmet and screamed "I'm back!". In truth, the typical NFL quarterback is a big person. 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. His impact is still being felt today off the field. Coach Ron Rivera told reporters Tuesday that the starting quarterback wouldn't participate in Thursday's game versus the Chicago. The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation supported the first-of-its-kind in Mecklenburg County project, which offers urgent care for behavioral health needs. Then again, these Panthers don't exactly operate using rational thinking and conventional wisdom. At the same time, you're trying to build a Super Bowl-caliber team. Cam Newton smiles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Nov 4, 2018. The QB did not practice this week after reaggravating a foot . Carolina simply could not carry bothcontracts at the same time. 3-4-1 record. This reminds me of Cam Newton in his prime. Cam Newton leaps in the air as he rushes the ball during the game against the Giants on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018. That has been life for the Panthers, really, for the past four years. Newton brought much-needed energy to a Panthers team (5-5) that had lost five of its past six games and faced long odds against the Cardinals, who entered the day with an NFL-best 8-1 record. And clearly, the opportunity is there for this to make a significant impact. 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. AP Photo/Stephan Savoia. Newton couldnt save the Panthers in 2021, no matter how hard he worked. Email Scott at sfowler@charlotteobserver.com or call him at 704-358-5140, Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Charlotte area sports - only $1 a month. While he wasn't getting into his own future, the immediate seems to be taking care of itself. That's what they were hoping for when they spent the entire 2020 NFL Draft and significant resources in free agency and trades to bring in players such as Haason Reddick and Stephon Gilmore. Newton remains the best quarterback to ever play in Charlotte and is a total Panthers legend. "I'm just so let down because the city of Charlotte's been good to me. It's also what likely hinders teams from adding him as a backup.. Ravens linebacker C.J. Lots of teams right now in the NFL are trying to figure out how to get past .500, and have a good year and win in the second half of the year. After serving as a free agent for a few months, the Panthers took him in after their starting QB Sam Darnold sustained a shoulder injury mid-season. ESPN Stats & Information. But the player didnt do enough to completely remove Darnold from the equation and has been searching for a new home ever since. Vincent Frank Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has not drawn much interest around the league leading up to Week 1. It's an issue that has plagued Panthers quarterbacks since Newton, leading to injuries for several guys. Be the first one to comment on this story. The. "That's why the Panthers . If Newton plays well this season, he would become the favorite to be Carolina's starting quarterback in 2022.". The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. For Newton, this game will be his 133rd with Carolina, and most likely his last. But this isn't about the years to come, or the things he's done in the past. Realistically, this idea may not become reality. Still, I would have liked to have seen that curtain call, and I would like to see Newton do something special Sunday so he can go out with a bang rather than a whimper. But that would have felt gratuitous, Rhule said later, intimating that Newton wanted no part of such a gesture. Why is he revered in the locker room? 1 pick. Thats fine. After that one brilliant Sunday in Arizona when he declared "I'm back," and the following week against Washington when it looked like he was, his game has not been the same. Translation: Carolina instantly became Rhule's team. Despite that, he remains unsigned just a week away from the NFL's opening Sunday. 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. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. "Growing up, it was always . Newton doesnt owe football anything. Cam Newton celebrates a touchdown in the endzone against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Nov 4, 2018. A less charitable reading says that the Saints dismissed Newton out of hand in favor of starting either Trevor Siemian or Taysom Hill. His career is over. The Bridgewater signing comes withcap number of $14 million for 2020, so with Newton included,the Panthers would have had$35.1 million on the books for a pair of quarterbacks, one of which was not in the plans for the future. The trade for Baker Mayfield likely slams that door shut. I like to think of Cam as the quarterback in his prime in Carolina who visited a dying boys Halloween party and brought an ice cream truck with him. Then theres the fact that Newton cant really be just a guy on the depth chart. drewlockrocks says: Trading a player who's technicallyinjured is difficult enough in a typical year. CHARLOTTE Cam Newton opened his press conference Sunday night by using past tense verbs. 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. Newton then played one season with the New. Now, hes not healthy, hes not getting better and the Panthers are winning with Allen. In 2020, Newton signed a one-year deal with the Patriots and started all 15 games as their leading quarterback. His interests finally aligned with another team's when Carolina saw a sudden, glaring need for a proven veteran quarterback. Carolina Panthers celebrate after defeating the Arizona Cardinals to win the NFC Conference Championship. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Yeah, that kid warming up in the commercial laughs at that too. Read what head coach Frank Reich said to the media during his press conference at the Combine on Wednesday. Just after he signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers, his original NFL team, quarterback Cam Newton held a press conference. The Panthers signed Newton to a one-year deal on Thursday, giving him only two days of practice to get ready for the Cardinals. Panthers fans cannot wait to see their favorite QB play this season. That scenario eventually revealed itself to beimpossible. Hell undoubtedly be back in the Panthers stadium to join the teams Hall of Honor in a few years and likely before that. Cam Newton during the Carolina Panthers game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October, 29, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. Those issues haven't magically been fixed just because the team signed Cam Newton, they've just been kicked down the road. Newton, 32, played nine seasons for the Panthers from 2011-19. According to The Athletic, teams also have expressed concerns about the shoulder injury that impacted Newton's 2018 season and also resulted in surgery. Yeah, that kid warming up in the commercial laughs at that too. It was a nice, heart-warming reunion for the first few weeks of his return, but nothing more than that. Including Cam Newton. According to a report from Ian Rapoport, Newton's contract is structured to give him $6 million in guaranteed money $4.5 million fully guaranteed and a $1.5 million roster bonus. BOSTON (CBS) -- Cam Newton's return to Carolina didn't end up going as well as he had hoped. But with Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and Matt Corral, theres simply no room for Newton. Injuries suck but thats the reality of the NFL. 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. Thats not much of a fitting ending, and thats only if he gets to play at all. A Super Bowl appearance. Newton started in five games but could not lead his side to a single victory. I would say probably not very likely," Rhule said Friday about Newton's availability. Cam Newton (1) looks for a fan to give the ball away to after scoring against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, NC. He will always be revered in the Carolinas. Be the first one to comment on this story. Newton was entering the final season of the five-year contract extension he signed in the summer of 2015, months before he led the Panthers to Super Bowl 50. Newton is not wanted by the Panthers and other NFL teams because he is a locker room cancer. 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. "No . Walker and Jacob Eason as the top two healthy quarterbacks on the roster. Cam Newton visits the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club on Marsh Road on November 12, 2018. The Panthers were impressed with the Alabama quarterback after meeting him this week, and they've acknowledged the possibility of trading up to get in position for him. His uniform will likely be clean, his dignity intact, his future uncertain. Because he won some games 7-10 seasons ago? Cam always left the impression that he never read the playbook. (Kirby Lee/NFL). There is a lot of confusion going on among fantasy football players on whether to keep Newton on their fantasy roster. Which is abysmal in todays NFL. "Our fans aren't paying money to watch us win in two years. It didn't generate many wins. Carolina Panthers news fromFanSided Daily, 4 Panthers players who havent matched offseason hype in 2022, 4 changes making a big difference for Panthers under Steve Wilks, didnt rule out the prospect of Newton coming back, reportedly willing to accept on the right franchise, 4 former Panthers players that should follow Jeff Saturday's lead, Bowling Green vs. Toledo Prediction, Odds, Spread and Over/Under for College Football Week 12, Watch: Carolina Panthers legend tackles insane military obstacle course, Robbie Anderson aiming to put Panthers nightmare behind him, 3 reasons why the Dallas Cowboys should call Cam Newton. Cam Newton Casually Sitting In The William and Mary Student Section During Today's Homecoming Game Versus Delaware! "Whether it's me, I don . Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onCarolina Panthers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. A slew of injuries at the position could change things, obviously. Does Cam Newton still have what it takes to be a starter in the. I floated a while ago that Cam Newtons days of throwing footballs for the Carolina Panthers could be over. What the No. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Not much from recent weeks has been what we're used to seeing either. You feel like damn, are you good enough?". Although his level of performance is at its lowest, he still believes he can outplay any QB in the league. 1 overall selection in 2011 when opportunities elsewhere were extremely limited. "He's all about what's next and what he wants to do. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Cam Newton scores a touchdown during a week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Inaugural Keep Pounding High School Classic features Northwestern High School and Providence Day School. ", As with his entire career, and recent press conferences, this one contained multitudes. Instead of opting for Newton, there are many options available, with Justin Fields, Jameis Winston, Tua Tagovailoa, and Trevor Lawrence. In that sense, he remains paired with Rivera, who was fired as Carolina's coach in December before taking the same job in Washington. Newton, who finished 21 of 37 for 233 yards with one touchdown and an early interception in the red zone, said he doesn't know why the Panthers can't win close games. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. "The truth is, I wasn't good enough today. Three Pro Bowl selections. The signing was predicated by the shoulder injury to starter Sam Darnold, who will miss extended time because of an incomplete fracture in his right scapula. Kind of sad. Newton has been a free agent since August. The native son of the Carolinas brought football to his home region, changing the course of the history of two states. Cam Newton is unlikely to play in Carolina's season opener, according to sources. . Cam was overrated most of his career. 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. "But I'm going to look that lion in the eyeball, and not blink.". Newton was released Tuesday just a week after the Panthers announced they had given the 30-year-old . The Redskins, Patriots and Chargers still could be considered good landing places. He stood by on the sideline as Darnold played the late stages, watching helplessly as the game perhaps his last one here ended. It sold tickets and created excitement. Last year, the Panthers brought back quarterback Cam Newton for a second stint. Even if he lands up against the Panthers this season, chances are low that he will start games for them. The NFL MVP of old is no longer and is in the past. Cam Newton expresses frustration after Sunday's game against Tampa Bay He reflected on his 2015 season, when he was the best player in football and led the Panthers to a 15-1 record and a. Head coach Frank Reich and general manager Scott Fitterer plan on speaking with the veteran quarterback again next week after Tuesday's meeting in Indianapolis. MORE:Why Cam Newton is the Patriots' best option to replace Tom Brady. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. The good is the franchise cutting ties with Matt Rhule, with the bad being the injuries that have begun to mount at quarterback. Goodbye again, Cam. The Panthers are cutting him loose. SIZE Quarterbacks may look smaller on the field, but that is only because they are surrounded by freakin' giants. Hence the familiarity with former New Orleans backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, whom the Pantherssigned to a three-year contract worth $63 million in free agency last week.