![]() 1 jersey stood waiting for the QB to arrive and greeted people entering the facility with a giddy smile saying “this feels like Christmas to me.” Outside the gates of Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, a fan wearing Newton’s No. “There’s a lot of important people in South Carolina and North Carolina, but Cam Newton is probably right up there at the top two or top one,” Gilmore said. Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who grew up about 30 minutes from Charlotte and played with Newton in New England, spoke to the importance of the QB’s return to the Carolinas. Rhule wouldn’t speculate on if Newton would be the starter beyond this week, but general manager Scott Fitterer said Newton “came here to play” - and the money the Panthers invested in him for the final eight games of the season is a strong indication they plan on him being more than just a backup. Rhule isn’t sure if Newton would be active this week because he hasn’t practiced yet. Walker will still start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals and Matt Barkley, signed off the Tennessee Titans practice squad earlier in the week, will serve as his primary backup. He made that very clear to me,” Rhule said. Newton was 18-of-41 for 265 yards with no touchdowns and two turnovers in that game while being sacked six times.“He loves Charlotte. However, Newton struggled in Super Bowl 50 and the Panthers lost 24-10 Von Miller. Newton's best season came in 2015 when he combined for 45 touchdowns - 35 passing and 10 rushing - and helped the Panthers reach the Super Bowl after going 15-1 during the regular season. He also set an NFL record for most career touchdowns rushing by a quarterback during his tenure in Carolina. He spent nine seasons with the Panthers, throwing for 29,041 yards with 182 touchdown passes and 111 interceptions. Newton is 7-16 in his last 23 career starts with 20 interceptions and 17 touchdown passes. Newton has struggled in recent years to get back to the playing level that earned him league MVP honors in 2015, in part due to shoulder and foot injuries. When asked specifically at the time about Newton, Rhule said he "didn't want to discuss hypotheticals" and said his focus is entirely on the players are on the roster. ![]() Rhule said Wednesday the team would "continue to explore all options" at quarterback. Panthers news: Carolina QB Sam Darnold expected to miss 4-6 weeks with fracture in throwing shoulder It's unclear if Newton's return will change that. Matt Barkley, signed off the Tennessee Titans practice squad, is slated to be his backup. Walker is expected to start on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that P.J. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the deal has not been announced by the team.Ĭarolina was light on quarterbacks after starter Sam Darnold suffered an incomplete fracture of his shoulder blade in last week's 24-6 loss to the New England Patriots. 1 overall in 2011, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)ĬHARLOTTE - The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a one-year contract to bring back quarterback Cam Newton to the franchise that drafted him No. ![]() 11, 2021, because the deal has not been announced by the team. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Nov. According to a person with knowledge of the situation, the Panthers have agreed to a one-year contact to bring quarterback Cam Newton back to the franchise that drafted him No. FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. ![]()
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