The Panthers are signing Cam Newton, and fans have strong feelings
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Cam returns to the Panthers
The Carolina Panthers have confirmed they are bringing back their former quarterback, Cam Newton, in a one-year deal.
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The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a one-year deal with the team’s former quarterback Cam Newton, The Observer reported Thursday. Fans had mixed reactions about the reported meeting with then-free agent Newton and his potential return to the NFL franchise where he spent nine seasons.
With starting quarterback Sam Darnold out with a shoulder injury, the Panthers were searching for another quarterback to step in. Newton, who was released by the New England Patriots in August, was searching for a team. Now, it’s official: Newton will be back.
The Panthers selected Newton, 32, first overall in the 2011 NFL Draft, and he found success in Carolina. He led the Panthers to a 15-1 regular-season record and their second Super Bowl in 2015, earning the league’s MVP award for that season.
But Newton suffered injuries during his final two seasons with the Panthers, including a foot injury that kept him out for most of the 2019 regular season. The Panthers released Newton prior to the 2020 season.
The Charlotte Observer broke the news of Newton’s meeting with Panthers leadership Thursday, setting social media ablaze.
“ALL WOULD BE FORGIVEN IN CAROLINA PLEASE SIGN THE MAN,” wrote one Twitter user.
“I’d rather lose with Cam than finish 9-8 and no playoffs,” another user posted.
“They aint winning nothing this year. Start PJ (Walker) and get a better draft pick,” wrote another.
Below are more instant reactions to the report.
This story was originally published November 11, 2021 at 11:06 AM with the headline "The Panthers are signing Cam Newton, and fans have strong feelings."
