CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton is heading back to Carolina.
The Panthers on Thursday agreed to terms with Newton, bringing the former No. 1 overall pick back to Charlotte, pending a physical.
“The 32-year-old Newton adds experience to the position, and offers possibilities on offense which can only help.” said the Panthers.
First look at @CameronNewton in a @Panthers uniform. 😏 pic.twitter.com/YoMdurjR4t
— NFL (@NFL) November 11, 2021
Newton was released by the New England Patriots in August.
Carolina starter Sam Darnold is out four to six weeks with a shoulder injury, and the Panthers’ only other quarterbacks on the active roster were P.J. Walker and recently acquired Matt Barkley.
Newton is the NFL’s all-time leader in rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 70, 12 of which came last year in 15 starts with the Patriots.
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