Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton had one comeback on Sunday, and almost led a huge one.
Newton was evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 31-26 NFC wild-card game loss to the New Orleans Saints, but cleared to return.
Newton left for one play with about nine minutes left in the fourth quarter after taking a big hit by defensive tackle David Onyemata.
Newton walked toward the Panthers’ sideline and sat down before making it to the bench area. Team doctors and trainers checked on Newton, then took him to the medical tent.