Cam Newton

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Weighing options

Newton said Tuesday that teams have expressed interest in signing him to a contract this offseason, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Mar 29, 2022 6:47 AM EST

Open to backup job

Newton said Monday that he's open to accepting a backup gig in the future, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Jan 10, 2022 8:41 AM EST

Plays one snap

Newton rushed for five yards on his only snap played in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Saints.

Jan 3, 2022 1:47 PM EST

Could have goal-line role

Newton could be used in short-yardage and goal-line situations Sunday against the Saints, but coach Matt Rhule didn't elaborate on roles beyond naming Sam Darnold as the starter for Week 17, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Dec 31, 2021 10:13 AM EST

Demoted to backup role

Sam Darnold will replace Newton as Carolina's starting quarterback this Sunday against the Saints, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Dec 29, 2021 11:33 AM EST

Cedes majority of snaps to Darnold

Newton started Sunday's 32-6 loss to the Buccaneers but completed just seven of 13 passes for 61 yards with no touchdowns and one interception and rushed five times for 42 yards.

Dec 26, 2021 2:38 PM EST

May lose starting job after Week 16

Newton will start Sunday's game against the Buccaneers but is expected to cede snaps to Sam Darnold (shoulder), who could supplant Newton as the team's starter for the final two games of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Dec 26, 2021 5:12 AM EST

Another start on tap

Coach Matt Rhule named Newton the Panthers' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Dec 22, 2021 11:45 AM EST

Another ugly game

Newton completed 18 of 39 pass attempts for 156 yards, one touchdown and one interception while running for 71 yards and one touchdown on 15 carries against Buffalo on Sunday.

Dec 19, 2021 2:02 PM EST

Still expected to start

Newton is still expected to start Sunday's game in Buffalo after the Panthers designated Sam Darnold (shoulder) to return from IR on Wednesday, The Athletic reports.

Dec 15, 2021 9:43 AM EST

To share time under center

Coach Matt Rhule said Monday that the plan is for both Newton and P.J. Walker to see playing time under center, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Dec 13, 2021 9:15 AM EST

Mediocre numbers before benching

Newton completed 15 of 23 passes for 178 yards with no touchdowns and one interception and added 47 yards and a touchdown on 10 rushes in the Panthers' 29-21 loss to the Falcons on Sunday. He also committed two fumbles, losing one, and recovering the other, and he was replaced by P.J. Walker with 6:10 remaining in the contest.

Dec 12, 2021 1:29 PM EST

Confirmed as starter

Coach Matt Rhule reiterated Wednesday that Newton is his starting quarterback, though Rhule did leave the door open for P.J. Walker to get some playing time, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Dec 8, 2021 1:00 PM EST

Expected to start in Week 14

Coach Matt Rhule said Monday that Newton is expected to start Sunday's game against Atlanta, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Dec 6, 2021 11:01 AM EST

Benched in second start

Newton completed just five of 21 passes for 92 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in the Panthers' 33-10 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. He also rushed three times for five yards and a touchdown and was benched in favor of P.J. Walker with 10:58 remaining, Ellis Williams of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Nov 28, 2021 1:28 PM EST

Produces three touchdowns

Newton completed 21 of 27 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-21 loss to Washington. He also rushed 10 times for 46 yards and another score.

Nov 21, 2021 1:22 PM EST

Named starter for Sunday

Coach Matt Rhule confirmed Friday that Newton will start Sunday's game against Washington, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Nov 19, 2021 10:28 AM EST

Trending toward start

Coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that things are "trending toward" Newton being the starter for Sunday's game against Washington, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Nov 17, 2021 11:59 AM EST

Getting starting

Coach Matt Rhule said Monday that Newton will handle most of the practice reps heading into Week 11's matchup against Washington, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Nov 15, 2021 8:42 AM EST

Returns to score twice

Newton completed three of four passes for eight yards and a touchdown, and rushed three times for 14 yards and another score in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Cardinals.

Nov 14, 2021 4:45 PM EST