Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was limited in Wednesday’s practice, but it’s nothing to panic about according to head coach Ron Rivera.
“Just general soreness,” Rivera said. “The guy played a heck of a fourth quarter (against Philadelphia on Sunday). Little sore. Little tired. So, you know, it’s this time of year. You’ve just got to be smart.”
Newton had surgery to repair a partially torn rotator cuff on his throwing arm in the spring of 2017. He was often limited in practice throughout last season, which Rivera called “the new normal” following the surgery.
But Newton has been a full participant in practices this season, going as far back as training camp.