jetsons Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28946515/sources-panthers-expected-release-cam-newton Panthers release former No. 1 pick, NFL MVP Cam Newton CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers released quarterback Cam Newton, the team's No. 1 overall selection in the 2011 draft, on Tuesday. Newton, who continues to rehab from foot surgery, had a physical in Atlanta on Monday that was coordinated by the Panthers and his agency, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Newton passed the physical and is healthy, with both his shoulder and foot "checking out well," a source told Schefter. "He is hungrier than ever and eager for the next opportunity." "Cam has meant a lot to this organization and the Carolinas," general manager Marty Hurney said in a statement. "Everyone saw his performances on the field. I had the privilege of seeing how hard he worked off the field, and his commitment to this team when no one was watching. He's the ultimate competitor and it physically hurts him to lose. He willed this team to victory on many occasions and will always be considered one of the greatest players in the history of this franchise. His contributions to this team, this community and the game of football will leave a lasting impact on our organization." His release ends the team's nine-year relationship with the 2015 NFL MVP. A week ago, the Panthers announced that they had given him permission to seek a trade. Newton disputed that, however, writing on Twitter that the Panthers "forced me into this.'' Within a few hours of that tweet, news surfaced the Panthers were completing a deal to sign former New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to a three-year, $63 million deal. After the Panthers completed the Bridgewater deal, it became necessary for them to release Newton to clear the $21.1 million that he was scheduled to count against the salary cap in 2020. Releasing Newton saves the team $19.1 million in cap space with only $2 million in dead money. The Panthers also traded quarterback Kyle Allen to the Washington Redskins and signed P.J. Walker out of the XFL on Monday. Bridgewater's deal is cap-friendly, particularly on the front end. He'll count $14 million against the 2020 cap, $23 million in 2021 and $26 million in 2022. The team would take on only $5 million in dead money if Bridgewater is cut or traded in his third year. Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey took to social media to say goodbye to Newton. That the Panthers couldn't find any suitors for Newton, 30, is unsurprising. He had surgery in December, and teams can't bring him in for a physical or workout because the NFL has ceased such activity during the coronavirus pandemic. "Right now, he's worth nothing until such time as people can work him out and give him a physical -- their own doctors give him a physical and then work him out,'' Pro Football Hall of Fame executive Bill Polian told ESPN. "It's unfortunate. He's got to prove he's healthy for a number of reasons, and right now he can't do that, for a number of reasons.'' Newton has been posting videos on social media the past few weeks showing his progress in rehab. His latest Instagram post on Monday night mentioned he was "unemployed.'' Cam Newton Has Struggled Since 2015 Cam Newton has struggled to recapture his 2015 NFL MVP form. 2015 SINCE -- ESPN Stats & Information W-L 15-1 23-23 YPA 7.8 6.9 TD pct. 7.1% 4.2% Games missed 0 17 His post after the Panthers said Newton was given permission to seek a trade summed up how he felt: "Stop with the word play. I never asked for it. There is no dodging this one. I love the Panthers to death and will always love you guys. Please do not try and play me, or manipulate the narrative and act like I wanted this; you forced me into this!'' Polian doesn't expect anything to happen fast with another team, unless a one-year, team-friendly deal -- like Indianapolis gave former Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers --can be reached. "I wouldn't be willing to give up anything until I knew he was healthy,'' Polian said. Newton was the NFL MVP in 2015 when he led the Panthers to the Super Bowl, a 24-10 loss to Denver. The Panthers have been to the playoffs only once since then, a wild-card loss to the Saints in 2017. Newton, who holds most of Carolina's career passing records, missed 14 games last season with the Lisfranc injury and the final two games of the 2018 season with a shoulder injury that also required surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNJet Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Patriots, book it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darnold Schwarzenegger Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 minute ago, TNJet said: Patriots, book it. I'll take that bet. No way bellicheck wants scam newton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darnold Schwarzenegger Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I'd guess redskins 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNJet Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Darnold Schwarzenegger said: I'll take that bet. No way bellicheck wants scam newton Lol, he may start to get desperate for wins. Hoyer and Stidham aint gonna win Djck in NE. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockeJET Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Chargers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Jet Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, LockeJET said: Chargers Chargers will stand pat with Taylor. He and Lynn have familiarity from the Bills days and Lynn will be gagging for a quarterback that won't turn it over, which is Taylor's only asset. Chargers may use their first round pick on a new quarterback. Hard to actually see where Newton goes and will be the starter. Most of the chairs are already taken and he might be left standing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 LV bye bye Carr 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darnold Schwarzenegger Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 16 minutes ago, TNJet said: Lol, he may start to get desperate for wins. Hoyer and Stidham aint gonna win Djck in NE. We don't no what stidham is at this point. I think they will probably draft a QB. If they don't I'd say bellicheck is pretty high on him. Hoyer is just a backup and probably won't see the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papz187 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 If im Chicago I sign Cam and have Nick Foles as insurance incase of injury. Im actually surprised the Bears weren't in on Brady...they have a solid team outside of a terrible QB, someone like Brady or a healthy Cam could get them back into the playoffs. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnT Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Really hard to see Pats. Cams stupid hats and outfits seem like something that would turn Belichick off big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethead Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Redskins, just a matter of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROOKLYN JET Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 He should wait for a team to lose their QB before he signs with anyone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Jet Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Jets should sign him.....insurance lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Jet Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 23 hours ago, jgb said: LV bye bye Carr Maybe, but they just signed mariota to decent money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losmeister Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 love to see him on the Giants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Aussie Jet said: Maybe, but they just signed mariota to decent money. Perfect complements. Same offense for both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoJetsFan Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Saints. He’s always dressed for Mardi Gras it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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