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"There are four teams in the NFC with more than six wins. Trading a player who's technicallyinjured is difficult enough in a typical year. I know that. He was the preeminent alpha male in a locker room full of alpha males. This story was originally published January 9, 2022, 6:45 AM. In 2020, Newton signed a one-year deal with the Patriots and started all 15 games as their leading quarterback. NowNewton's Panthers tenure is over after nine years. Should fans of the Panthers be nervous? Placed on IR (foot) Matthew Stafford, Lions. Days after signing the franchise's all-time passing leader, Newton is active for Carolina in his return to the. 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. That said, it's not enough time for Newton to get acclimated to playing in Rhule and Joe Brady's offense. A total of 240 touchdowns. 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. Follow David Hookstead on Twitter and Instagram, The Daily Caller | 1775 Eye Street NW | Suite 1150-290 | Washington, DC 20006, A post shared by Cam Newton (@cameron1newton), A post shared by Kyle Allen (@kyle_allen). There was very little attention given to the former Carolina Panther this offseason. "I started calling myself Cam Jackson in 11th grade. Mosley noted the Panthers run distracting motions and shifts to pull defensive playmakers away from Newton's designed runs. "The guy makes big catches. He is currently a free agent and is looking for the right team to sign him up. The Redskins, Patriots and Chargers still could be considered good landing places. Three Pro Bowl selections. Is Cam Newton still playing football? - sportskeeda.com And with the additions of kicker Zane Gonzalez and punter Lachlan Edwards and improved coverage teams, the special teams units have improved significantly over the course of the season. . Newton surely cravedan extension he publicly requested "a little commitment" in a NSFW Instagram video a few weeks ago and the Panthers were not willing to add years and dollars to the contract of a 30-year-old quarterback whose last two seasons were marred by injuries (more on those later), especially as they transitioned to a new offense. Although his level of performance is at its lowest, he still believes he can outplay any QB in the league. It seemed most people had a take or a theory ready about why head coach Bill Belichick. Social media reacts to Cam Newton's return to Carolina, NFL Throwback: Cam Newton's Top 10 plays in Carolina. 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. The Ohio State product feels good about his ability as a passer and extending plays with his legs, but he's just as willing to put in the work to grow at the next level. Remember when he got destroyed in the Super Bowl and the narrative was, he WILL be back and multiple times?