Jul 26, 2018; Spartanburg, SC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes the ball during training camp held at Wofford College. Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Cam Newton responds to former teammate's criticism

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 8/4/18

Earlier on Saturday, former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin put Cam Newton on blast. In an interview with The Athletic, the Bills pass catcher had this to say about Newton.

“It was a bad fit from the get-go. If you would’ve put me with any other quarterback, let’s be real, you know what I’m saying?”

Newton himself has now responded to Benjamin’s criticism.

Cam Newton’s IG story seemingly addresses Kelvin Benjamin’s remarks to the Athletic:

“I ain’t gonna go back and forth with him, I’m just gonna work…” pic.twitter.com/v4BteGHsqi

— Matt Harris (@MHarrisWSOC9) August 4, 2018

By the looks of it, Newton seems to think Benjamin’s jab is somehow funny. But in reality, the issue behind the scenes is what likely led to Carolina trading Benjamin to Buffalo midway through the 2018 season.

The good news here is that we can’t expect any further drama. Newton made sure not to reciprocate by shading Benjamin. He’s simply focused on the coming season. For the Panthers and their fans, that can’t be seen as a bad thing.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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