After all the movement that has gone on with regards to quarterbacks this offseason, most teams are set at the position. That has left a few notable names in a complicated situation, such as Jimmy Garoppolo and Baker Mayfield. Another one who has mostly gone unmentioned over the past few weeks is Cam Newton.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Newton is “drawing interest” as a free agent (Twitter link). Not surprisingly, though, he adds that the 32-year-old is “remaining patient” given the near (if not total) lack of available starting roles at this time.
“I have teams that are interested in signing me” Newton texted to Schefter. “I am waiting on the best fit as it pertains to winning a championship and getting a fair chance to play.”
Newton rejoined the Panthers midway through the 2021 season after his one-year stint in New England. He lost all five of his starts in Sam Darnold‘s absence, completing less than 55% of his passes.
Schefter’s colleague David Newton adds that the Panthers would be willing to extend the former MVP’s second stint in Carolina. As general manager Scott Fitterer said, “the door is open” for Newton, though he stressed the team remains committed to Darnold at the top of the depth chart. In nine seasons in Charlotte from 2011 to 2019, Newton earned two Pro Bowls and led the team to a Super Bowl after a 15-1 campaign in 2015. His production has tailed off considerably since then, however.
As the QB market cools down, Newton’s list of potential suitors would, presumably, shrink with each passing move. If he has generated interest from multiple teams, though, he could find his next NFL home in the near future.
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