Carolina Panthers fans can exhale.
Quarterback Cam Newton had surgery on his throwing arm on Thursday morning at Carolinas Medical Center to repair a partial rotator cuff tear. The arthroscopic procedure was performed by Dr. Pat Connor, who was “pleased” with the results, the team announced Thursday afternoon.
“Dr. Connor was pleased with the results of the surgery and Cam is at home resting. He will begin his rehab program Monday,” head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion told the team site.
The injury was suffered in a game against the San Diego Chargers in December. Newton had an MRI following the game, which the team announced in March showed a partial tear at the time.