Cam Newton is now a free agent! The Carolina Panther announced today that they have released the quarterback from their team, and Cam is showing the world he is ready for the next chapter in his career.
Carolina Panthers reports:
The No. 1 overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Panthers, Newton ends his time in Carolina as the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards (29,041), passing touchdowns (182), pass attempts (3,980), pass completions (2,371), 300-yard passing games (19), rushing touchdowns (58) and wins by a quarterback (68).
“Cam has meant a lot to this organization and the Carolinas,” general manager Marty Hurney said. “Everyone saw his performances on the field. I had the privilege of seeing how hard he worked off the field, and his commitment to this team when no one was watching. He’s the ultimate competitor and it physically hurts him to lose. He willed this team to victory on many occasions and will always be considered one of the greatest players in the history of this franchise. His contributions to this team, this community and the game of football will leave a lasting impact on our organization.”
Cam has played in 125 career regular season games with 124 starts. He has started all seven postseason games in his career. Newton earned a record of 68-55-1 and 3-4 in the postseason as the Panthers starting quarterback.
Read more of Cam’s stats on the Carolina Panthers website.
Three hours after the announcement, Newton reacted in an Instagram post.
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Good luck on your next move, Cam! We’re rooting for you.
