CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Surgery to repair the partially torn right rotator cuff on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was successful, team officials said.
Dr. Pat Connor performed the surgery on Thursday at Carolina Medical Center.
"Dr. Connor was pleased with the results of the surgery and Cam is at home resting,'' head trainer Ryan Vermillion said in a statement. "He will begin his rehab program Monday."
Newton will not be allowed to throw for 12 weeks and won't throw with the team for 16 weeks, according to the team's rehabilitation schedule.
But the 2015 NFL MVP will participate in meetings and be on the field for sessions during offseason workouts that begin on April 17 as the Panthers evolve the offense to make Newton less a part of the running game out of the read-option.