Cam Newton
Cam Newton began his college football career at the University of Florida and Blinn College before ing Auburn University in 2010. After the quarterback led the Tigers to a victory in the 2011 BCS National Championship, the Heisman Trophy winner became the No. 1 overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft via the Carolina Panthers.
Newton spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career in Charlotte, earning Offensive Rookie of the Year, three division titles, and four playoff appearances. Notably, in 2015, he led the Panthers to a Super Bowl 50 appearance and earned league MVP honors in the process. In 2018 and 2019, Newton had injury-shortened seasons, eventually g as a free agent with the New England Patriots in July 2020. Amidst COVID-19 concerns and declining performances, Newton was released in August 2021. He signed a one-year deal to return to the Panthers two months later.
- Current and former teams: Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’5″
- Accomplishments: 2015 MVP, one-time All-Pro, three-time Pro Bowler
- Drafted: No. 1 overall in 2011 by the Carolina Panthers
- Throwing hand: Right
- Nickname: Superman, Super-Cam
Featured articles:
Cam Newton Humbly its His Role in the Panthers Firing Joe Brady: ‘You Don’t Lose Your Job Because of Success’
Retired Pro Bowl Quarterback Michael Vick Previously Took Cam Newton’s Eccentric Personality to Task During His 1st Panthers Stint
Cam Newton Blames His Release From the Patriots on His ‘Aura,’ Calling It ‘My Gift and My Curse’
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Cam Newton was Tim Tebow’s backup at Florida and had great things to say about his former college teammate.
Cam Newton sure thinks highly of himself for someone who lost his job to first-year quarterback Mac Jones. At this point, the former MVP sounds completely delusional.
Cam Newton’s release surprised many, but former Patriots star Rodney Harrison understands why it happened.
Mac Jones cleared a major hurdle by beating out Cam Newton. But the New England Patriots QB faces a daunting challenge to bring a troubling trend to an end.
Cam Newton could get a call from these three teams now that he’s a free agent.
Bill Belichick made a surprising decision to cut ties with Cam Newton. He followed up by making another eyebrow-raising move that carries historic implications for the Patriots.
Bill Belichick just made Cam Newton’s worst nightmare come true. Will the Patriots regret moving forward with Mac Jones?
Cam Newton received an apology from a former New England Patriots quarterback.
