Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera clearly stated on Wednesday that limiting quarterback Cam Newton in practice this week was a precaution for lingering soreness after a 201-yard, two-touchdown, fourth-quarter comeback on Sunday.

But there were still questions.

Rivera was even asked if, since Newton was on the injury report as “limited” for a second time on Thursday after not throwing a pass during the media’s 20-minute viewing portion of practice, there was any doubt he’d play this Sunday against Baltimore.

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