Cam Newton Has Two Transverse Fractures In Lower Back

Update:

The Carolina Panthers announced that further testing revealed that QB Cam Newton has two transverse process fractures in his lower back, but no further internal injuries.

• Team spokesman Charlie Dayton said that it’s unclear if Newton will play Sunday, per Steve Reed.
• Former team physician David Chao mentions that a transverse fracture is “good news” as it’s not dangerous and is considered to be a short-term injury.

Trey Wingo of ESPN points out that Cowboys QB Tony Romo suffered the same injury after he took a hit to back during their game against the Redskins earlier this season. Romo wound up missing the following week’s game against the Cardinals due to the injury.

We’ll have to see if he’s able to practice this week and play in their Week 15 matchup against the Buccaneers.

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ESPN’s Ed Werder reports that preliminary testing indicates that Panthers QB Cam Newton did not suffer any fractures or other serious injuries.

• Werder adds that Newton is still being evaluated, but likely for just scrapes and bruises.

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Sources tell The Charlotte Observer that Newton has no injuries and didn’t want to be transported to the hospital, but the decision as a precautionary measure.

Cam Newton is conscious and was even smiling following the car crash in Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Cam Newton is conscious and smiling after crash in uptown Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/tx6R9qisSh

— Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) December 9, 2014

The Panthers announced that they are monitoring the situation involving Newton and will provide updates at the  appropriate time.

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According to The Charlotte Observer, Panthers QB Cam Newton was injured in a car wreck that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

• Jonathan Jones reports that an officer confirmed that Newton was driving the truck and was able to communicate as he was taken away in an ambulance.

Newton was put on a stretcher and taken to a local hospital. As of now, there is no information regarding Newton’s condition or whether he suffered an serious injuries.

Cam Newton being loaded into ambulance https://t.co/Sc2wK6KGJg — Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 9, 2014

Cam Newton’s car overturned just above I 277 pic.twitter.com/i5UjckyfbF — Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 9, 2014

Other car involved in Cam Newton accident pic.twitter.com/oE6AVF5kcw — Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) December 9, 2014

#BREAKING: @WBTV_News is live with breaking news on the wreck involving Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. pic.twitter.com/FJ6uidwXIC — Amanda Bazemore (@AmandaBazemore) December 9, 2014