Cam Newton

Cam Newton Open To Backup Role

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who will be a free agent this offseason, said he thinks he can still play in the NFL and is open to going to a contending team as a backup QB. Newton and the Panthers reunited in 2021 with Sam Darnold (shoulder) missing six weeks due to injury, but the 32-year-old former MVP showed why he was on the street to begin with at midseason. Newton can still do some damage with his legs on the ground when needed, but he wasn't able to do much through the air, going 69-for-126 (54.8%) for 684 yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games (five starts). Newton had a mediocre 64.4 QB rating and was averaging just 5.4 yards per attempt and a career-low 9.9 yards per completion in his return. It's clear that he's more of a backup at this point in his career, and he's unlikely to return to Carolina with the Panthers already re-signing P.J. Walker.

Jan 10 · Source via

Cam Newton Discusses Future Following Loss

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who ceded work to Sam Darnold in Week 16, used Sunday's postgame press conference to address questions surrounding his future in the NFL. "Football has been good to me," he said. "I was able to walk away unscathed. I don't want to sound like I'm retiring, but I've had some great memories." Newton claimed this wasn't his way of saying goodbye, but it certainly sounded like a player who knows their time with a team is coming to an end. The 32-year-old finished this week's game against the Buccaneers with seven completions, 61 passing yards, one interception, 42 rushing yards, and three sacks. It seems like Darnold will draw the start in Week 17, though Carolina head coach Matt Rhule has yet to confirm the situation.

Dec 26 · Source via

Cam Newton Manages Only 61 Yards Against Bucs

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton went 7-for-13 for 61 yards and one pick along with rushing five times for 42 yards in Sunday's loss to Tampa. Newton struggled in Sunday's game and also split playing time with QB Sam Darnold, who returned from a lengthy absence due to a shoulder injury. Darnold ended up outplaying Newton and it remains unclear who will be the QB for the remaining two games. Regardless, Newton's consistently poor showings in the past few games don't make him a fantasy starter for the rest of 2021.

Dec 26 · Source via

Sam Darnold Takes Over For Cam Newton Against Bucs

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is taking over under center for Cam Newton in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. A report surfaced Sunday morning that Darnold would play this weekend, setting him up to retake the starting QB job for the final two weeks of the season. Newton clearly isn't the same player he was in his first stint with the Panthers, and he went 6-for-9 for 52 yards and an interception against Tampa before being replaced by Darnold. He also added four carries for 42 yards on the ground. Darnold was terrible before suffering a shoulder injury that landed him on Injured Reserve, but the Panthers have much more invested in him after trading for him in the offseason. Fantasy managers should be avoiding Darnold the rest of the way.

Dec 26 · Source via

Cam Newton - Week 16 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is a risky play against Tampa in Week 16. Newton has been struggling since returning to Carolina, losing all four of his starts while throwing for 189 yards or less in those four contests. He also has three touchdowns to four picks in those four games. The QB's rushing abilities have been decent but he hasn't rushed for more than 71 yards in a contest. Coach Matt Rhule stated QB Sam Darnold will likely get reps in Week 16 as well, so the cutting into playing time and struggle on the field make Newton an unworthy starter this week.

Dec 24 · Source via

Cam Newton Will Remain the Starter for Carolina

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will remain the starter, even though Sam Darnold is healthy enough to play. Don't do it. Don't play Cam Newton against the Tampa Bay Bucs. It shouldn't matter how deep your league is, there will be a better option, especially with Darnold expected to see game action as well. No, don't even do it in DFS.

Dec 22 · Source via

Panthers Not Ready To Decide Starting QB For Week 16

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said he won't speculate on who the starting quarterback will be in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers between Cam Newton and Sam Darnold (shoulder). Darnold, who remains on Injured Reserve and hasn't played since Week 9, must be cleared for contact in order to practice this week. The 24-year-old got off to a hot start to begin the 2021 season, but he looked terrible after that before getting injured. But Cam Newton hasn't done enough to secure the starting role the rest of the way, and the Panthers would like to get another look at Darnold to close out the year after trading for him. Although Tampa's secondary has been beat up and vulnerable all year, whoever starts for the Panthers this Sunday shouldn't be in consideration as a QB1 streamer in the fantasy semifinals.

Dec 20 · Source via

Cam Newton Has Modest Showing Against Bills

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton had a mediocre showing in Sunday's loss to Buffalo, going 18-for-38 for 156 yards, one touchdown, and one pick along with rushing for 71 yards and a score. Since returning to Carolina, Newton hasn't been explosive, as he has posted 189 passing yards or less in five contests. The QB has rushed for no more than 71 yards either. It's clear that Cam is proving to be inconsistent and he shouldn't be used in fantasy unless it's a very favorable matchup.

Dec 19 · Source via

Cam Newton - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is not a worthy start in Week 15 against Buffalo. Newton hasn't been all that effective since returning to Carolina, and he has three passing touchdowns to three picks. The QB does provide a dual-threat value but his numbers have been inconsistent and Buffalo allows the fewest fantasy points to QBs, so the 32-year-old isn't worth a start.

Dec 17 · Source via

Cam Newton Has Modest Showing Against Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton finished 15-for-23 for 178 yards and a pick along with 10 carries for 47 yards and a score in Sunday's loss to Atlanta. Since returning to Carolina, the 32-year-old hasn't been elite; instead, he has been mediocre. The QB has three passing touchdowns to three picks and hasn't thrown for more than 189 yards in a contest. While his rushing abilities are there, he hasn't rushed for more than 47 yards in a contest. Newton is best viewed as a streamer going forward who should be considered for favorable matchups.

Dec 12 · Source via

Cam Newton Benched Against Atlanta, PJ Walker In The Game

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was benched during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. The 32-year-old threw a pick-six in the second quarter and was shortly pulled in favor of backup P.J. Walker with three minutes left in the first half. Newton struggled in Sunday's game, completing 6-of-11 pass attempts for 88 yards and an interception while rushing for 33 yards and a touchdown before being benched. Walker didn't fare any better and threw an interception in his second pass attempt of the game. The 26-year-old will operate as the team's starting quarterback for the rest of the game.

Dec 12 · Source via

Cam Newton - Week 14 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is a QB2 option against Atlanta in Week 14. The QB has been up-and-down with Carolina since returning to his old team last month. He struggled mightily in the team's last game against Miami, posting 92 passing yards and two picks. Still, the Falcons allow the second-most fantasy points to QBs and Newton brings value in the rushing game as well, so he's worth streaming if you need the help.

Dec 10 · Source via

P.J. Walker could be used undercenter Sunday 'if needed'

Cam Newton Expected To Start In Week 14

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said he expects quarterback Cam Newton to start in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons. Newton looked terrible in the Week 12 loss to the Miami Dolphins before the team's bye, going just 5-for-21 (23.8 completion percentage) for 92 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. The 32-year-old was benched late in that game, and it's unclear if P.J. Walker will have some sort of role alongside Newton this week. Newton is clearly not the same player he was when he won an MVP award in Carolina earlier in his career, but he can still use his legs to be effective as a low-end QB streamer, especially in a good matchup against Atlanta. Newton hasn't done much throwing the football in his three starts for the Panthers, but he has added 16 rushing attempts for 65 yards (4.06 yards per carry) and has scored in all three games on the ground.

Dec 6 · Source via

Cam Newton Benched Against Dolphins

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was benched late in Sunday's game against the Dolphins. He was 5-for-21 for 92 yards with two interceptions while adding five rushing yards and a rushing score. P.J. Walker replaced him and also quickly threw a pick. The Panthers quarterback situation is a mess, but we should assume Newton will remain the starter with Sam Darnold (shoulder) likely done for the rest of the season. The Dolphins defense has had a lot of success lately, but this game proves that Newton isn't quite the same player he was when he guided the Panthers to the Super Bowl in 2016.

Nov 28 · Source via

Cam Newton - Week 12 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is in the QB1 conversation against Miami in Week 12. The QB has been fantastic since returning to his old squad. He has now posted five touchdowns in the last two games, three passing and two rushing. The 32-year-old has proved he still has it in terms of his dual-threat abilities. The Dolphins allow the seventh-most points to fantasy QBs, so Newton is a solid start.

Nov 27 · Source via

Cam Newton's Arm Strength A Concern?

The Carolina Panthers are open to bringing quarterback Cam Newton back next season, but they want to see how the 32-year-old former MVP performs down the stretch with the offense tailored to his strengths. Newton is still learning the nuances of the offense, but many are skeptical that his diminished arm strength will limit what the team can do offensively. He looked good in the Week 11 loss to the Washington Football Team, but a 27-yard touchdown to running back Christian McCaffrey was Newton's only completion over 19 yards. Head coach Matt Rhule insisted it was a case of offensive coordinator Joe Brady choosing not to stretch the field rather than Newton's inability to go deep. There will continue to be questions about whether Newton's arm is strong enough to succeed deep down the field, but for fantasy purposes, his legs alone put him in the QB1 streaming picture, especially this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.

Nov 26 · Source via

Cam Newton Accounts For Three Total Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton went 21-for-27 for 189 yards and two touchdowns along with rushing 10 times for 46 yards and a score in Sunday's loss to Washington. Cam looked right at home with Carolina in his first start with the team again and displayed his amazing rushing prowess as well. The QB should be the starter going forward and his dual-threat abilities put him in the starting tier in fantasy in upcoming games.

Nov 21 · Source via

Cam Newton - Week 11 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is a high-end QB2 option against the Washington Football Team. Newton recently made his return to Carolina and though he didn't start the game last week, he chipped in with a passing and rushing touchdown. Now, the QB will get a chance to lead Carolina once again. The WFT allows the most fantasy points to QBs, so there is value in starting Cam as he is in a solid position to produce given his passing and rushing prowess.

Nov 20 · Source via

Cam Newton Will Start In Week 11

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that quarterback Cam Newton will start in Week 11 against the Washington Football Team. "Cam will take the first play," Rhule says. The quote from Rhule makes it sound as though P.J. Walker could still be involved, but even if he is, we'd expect to see a much larger dose of Newton under center this Sunday in his second game back with the team. It was nice to see Newton return and score two touchdowns immediately for Carolina, but Washington's defense has allowed only 97.1 rushing yards per game this year, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect Newton to return to similar production that he had in his prime with the Panthers. However, with a bigger workload, he should at least serve as a solid QB2 streamer in two-QB leagues because of his rushing prowess.

Nov 19 · Source via

Cam Newton Trending Toward Starting In Week 11

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that it's "trending toward" quarterback Cam Newton starting in Week 11 against the Washington Football Team, but he won't make an official announcement until later in the week. The Panthers will get both Newton and P.J. Walker ready and hasn't ruled out both playing in certain packages on Sunday. Newton made his return to Carolina last weekend and rejuvenated the team in limited playing time, going 3-for-4 passing for eight yards and a touchdown and carrying the ball three times for 14 yards and another score. The former MVP deserves to be picked up in most leagues, if he hasn't been already, and he'll have QB1 streaming appeal if he starts this weekend against a Washington defense that has allowed the most fantasy points per game to QBs all season long.

Nov 17 · Source via

Cam Newton To Handle First-Team Practice Reps

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will get the majority of first-team practice reps this week in preparation for the Washington Football Team in Week 11. Newton will be in line for his first start of the season after he was used sparingly in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals, where he was able to throw a touchdown pass and run one in himself. In his second stint in Carolina, Newton could offer some QB2 appeal because of his ability to run the ball effectively near the goal-line, giving him a higher floor for fantasy production. The 32-year-old likely has his best days behind him, but he still has the ability to produce stat lines that will be attractive to fantasy managers. Newton could be one of the top waiver pickups this week as some notable quarterbacks have their BYE weeks approaching.

Nov 15 · Source via

Strong Chance Cam Newton Starts Next Week

There is a strong chance that Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will get the start over P.J. Walker in Week 11 against the Washington Football Team, according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio. Newton didn't have a big role and was basically just used as a red-zone weapon, but he ran for a touchdown on three carries and tossed a touchdown on four passing attempts in his return to Carolina on Sunday. Meanwhile, starter P.J. Williams predictably underwhelmed in the blowout win over the Arizona Cardinals. This was a nice first game back for Newton and he should be a priority addition for anyone in need of a QB. Newton may not light things up on a weekly basis with his arm, but his rushing impact alone could make him a streamable low-end QB1, depending on the matchup.

Nov 14 · Source via

Cam Newton Has Two Touchdowns In Carolina Return

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton went 3-for-4 for eight yards and one touchdown along with rushing three times for 14 yards and a score in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. The longtime Panthers QB finally returned in his Carolina uniform and wasted no time in having two touchdowns. Of course, this game was meant for Cam to get adjusted to the system, so he didn't have a big role. Managers will have to wait and see what type of role the QB will have in the upcoming games before making a decision about streaming him.

Nov 14 · Source via

Cam Newton Active But Won't Start In Week 10

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, but P.J. Walker will start under center. The newly-signed Newton will eventually be the starter in Carolina, but the team looks like it wants to give him another week before turning him loose. But by having Newton active and looming as a threat to play if Walker struggles, Walker loses most of his appeal as a DFS punt play.

Nov 14 · Source via

Cam Newton Expected To Be Active In Week 10

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is expected to be active for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals. The former MVP recently signed a one-year deal, and although P.J. Walker is still starting, there is a chance Newton could be involved in some form. However, that doesn't make him a realistic fantasy option, especially since he likely won't do much if he plays, so managers shouldn't get too excited with the veteran's updated designation.

Nov 14 · Source via

Cam Newton Can Compete For Starting Job In 2022

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton isn't merely a fill-in until Sam Darnold (shoulder) returns next season. Rather, Adam Schefter of ESPN writes, "Newton will have a chance to cement his status as Carolina's starter for the remainder of this year and potentially the 2022 season as well. If Newton plays well this season, he would become the favorite to be Carolina's starting quarterback in 2022." This past week, the 32-year-old returned to his NFL roots in Carolina after a one-year stint in New England. He might not be ready to start over P.J. Walker against the Cardinals in Week 10, but he should be good to go for Week 11. When he does return, he'll likely slot into the low-end QB2 range.

Nov 14 · Source via

Cam Newton Could Be Active Against Cardinals

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who reunited with the team on a one-year deal on Thursday, could be active in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals, although P.J. Walker will start with Sam Darnold (shoulder) on Injured Reserve, with Matt Barkley backing him up. Neither walker nor Barkley have much experience or success in the NFL, and Newton spent nine seasons with the team, including winning the 2015 MVP and leading the team to their second Super Bowl. It's not a matter of if, but when, Newton will take over the starting duties with Darnold out for the foreseeable future. Because of his rushing prowess alone -- he ran for 12 scores with the New England Patriots last year -- Newton will be worth picking up in two-QB leagues and could even be worth streaming in the right situation in deep one-QB leagues.

Nov 12 · Source via

Panthers Signing Cam Newton

The Carolina Panthers are signing former franchise quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year deal worth up to $10 million for the rest of the season after he met with the team's brass on Thursday. The deal includes $4.5 million fully guaranteed and a $1.5 million roster bonus. P.J. Walker is expected to start in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals with Matt Barkley backing him up, but the Panthers want another option for the starting gig with Sam Darnold (shoulder) out four to six weeks with a fractured scapula. The 32-year-old was the former first overall pick by Carolina in 2011 and could be the team's starter as early as Week 11 against the Washington Football Team. Newton threw for 2,657 yards on 368 attempts (65.8 completion percentage) with eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 15 games for the New England Patriots last year, adding 137 carries for 592 yards and 12 more TDs. For his rushing prowess alone, he'll be a better QB2 option than Darnold has been in his first year in Carolina.

Nov 11 · Source via

Cam Newton To Meet With Panthers

The Carolina Panthers plan to meet with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton on Thursday, according to three sources with knowledge of the situation. The 32-year-old has been looking for a landing spot since he was released by the New England Patriots in August. A reunion with Newton could be in the cards with Sam Darnold (shoulder) on Injured Reserve due to a fracture in his right shoulder blade. Backup P.J. Walker is expected to start under center in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals, with the recently signed Matt Barkley backing him up. Newton spent nine seasons with Carolina after they drafted him first overall in 2011. For his rushing ability alone, Newton would likely be an upgrade over Walker, and he'd be worth a pickup in two-QB leagues if he winds up making some starts with Darnold on the shelf.

Nov 11 · Source via