"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,'' he said.
Newton's return created a buzz around the Carolinas that cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who grew up in nearby Rock Hill, South Carolina, and played with Newton the past year and a half in New England, understands better than most. The deal is worth up to $10 million for the remainder of the season, including $4.5 million guaranteed and a $1.5 million roster bonus, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. "Superman," the sequel, began for the Carolina Panthers on Thursday when quarterback Cam Newton returned to the team he led to the Super Bowl in 2015 with a one-year contract.
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All rights reserved.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĬam Newton signs deal to rejoin Carolina PanthersĬHARLOTTE, N.C. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. ^ Back to Top ^ © 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. He was cleared to play in the SEC and national championship games. The quarterback signed with Auburn and was deemed eligible after a one-day suspension when the NCAA's reinstatement staff found he didn't know about the pay-for-play scheme. The governing body ruled that his father, Cecil, had sought money from Mississippi State when Cam Newton was being recruited out of junior college. Newton was the focus of an NCAA investigation. General manager Marty Hurney didn't rule out bringing a veteran quarterback to add depth during camp. Rivera said Newton would battle for the starting job with the quarterbacks in camp, last year's starter Jimmy Clausen and Tony Pike. Carolina was last in several NFL categories and finished with the fewest points in team history.
Newton will be looked at to bring stability to a position where the Panthers struggled greatly last season. Panthers receiver Steve Smith said he was impressed with Newton's skills he saw during private workouts the two have had before labor peace was reached.Īnother Panthers rookie from Auburn, receiver Darvin Adams, called Newton a "natural born leader." Newton has had Chudzinski's playbook since April 29, when a judge temporarily lifted the lockout. "Just repetition as far as me knowing what I have to do, knowing the assignment, the alignment and what everybody's doing on that particular play." I think it's just timing more than anything," Newton said last May. "I don't think it's going to be a problem for me.
Newton will have to move under center and scramble less in offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski's offense He threw for 30 touchdowns and rushed for 20 more in the Tigers' 14-0 title-winning season. Newton would've been in for a likely even better payday if not for the lockout.Īt Auburn, Newton took snaps out of the shotgun in a spread offense where he had opportunities to run and pass for big yardage. 1 draft pick, Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, signed a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. The new collective bargaining agreement sets a rookie wage scale for first-year players.
The Heisman Trophy winner may be the biggest financial casualty of the NFL lockout. Also earlier Friday, general manager Marty Hurney said the sides were making good progress on an agreement. Panthers coach Ron Rivera had said earlier Friday that he expected the former Auburn quarterback to be at Wofford when Carolina held its first practice session on Saturday. Newton was seen Friday evening driving into the back lot of the Richardson Physical Activities Building and entering the offices that serve as team headquarters for Carolina's training camp at Wofford College. The four-year deal is worth more than $22 million and is fully guaranteed. The Panthers also said on Twitter that the quarterback "had officially signed on the dotted line." The team announced Friday evening that he had signed a deal and was attending team meetings. 1 draft pick Cam Newton has signed with the Carolina Panthers and has arrived at camp. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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