Cam Newton Passes Physical

According to Adam Schefter, Panthers QB Cam Newton had a physical in Atlanta yesterday coordinated by the team and his agency, which he passed. 

Newton’s shoulder and foot both looked healthy, with Schefter’s source saying Newton is healthy and “hungrier than ever and eager for the next opportunity.”

This should come as a precursor to Newton’s eventual release, as he needed to pass a physical before the Panthers could part ways. 

While most teams tend to want their own doctors to evaluate players before signing them, in absence of team physicals during the COVID-19 pandemic this is good news for Newton. It could potentially help him clear one hurdle to landing with another team sooner rather than later. 

Newton, 30, is a former first-round pick of the Panthers back in 2011. He is entering the fifth year of his six-year, $118.47 million contract that includes $60 million guaranteed and stands to make base salaries of $16.2 million and $18.6 million over the final two years of the agreement.

According to OverTheCap.com, releasing Newton frees up $19.1 of available cap space while creating $2 million in dead money. 

In 2019, Newton appeared in two games for the Panthers, completing 50 out of 89 passes for 572 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed five times for -2 yards.

We’ll have more on Newton as the news is available.