Quarterback Cam Newton’s tenure with the Carolina Panthers is over. The Panthers made it official earlier this week when they released their former No. 1 overall pick in favor of rebuilding the team from the ground up. It won’t be easy but this was a move that had to have happened in order for both sides to move on.
With injuries piling up and frustrations building after a few losing seasons, Newton was a shadow of his former self as of late. His unique playstyle, that set the NFL on fire just a few years ago, simply wasn’t getting the job done anymore.