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Carolina Panthers shutting down Cam Newton for remainder of 2018

Despite absorbing more punishment than his fellow quarterbacks, Cam Newton hasn’t missed many games for the Carolina Panthers. Newton missed after suffering a fractured rib back in 2014 and again later in the same season due to injuries resulting from a car accident.

More recently, Newton missed a game in 2016 following a concussion but for as much punishment as he takes, the franchise quarterback is extremely resilient. Unfortunately, a torn rotator cuff suffered late in 2016 and surgically repaired in March 2017 seems to still be causing issues for Newton.

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