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Panthers want Cam Newton to retire a Panther when the day comes

Cam Newton isn’t ready to retire yet, but he hits free agency again this offseason with an uncertain future.

Greg Olsen and Thomas Davis retired as Panthers on Thursday, and owner David Tepper said the team will bring home Newton “eventually.”

No matter the awkwardness of Newton’s departure last year, the franchise hasn’t forgotten his contributions as they continue their search for his long-term replacement.

He deserves it,” Olsen said of Newton, via Darin Gantt of the team website. “If there’s a list of people who love Cam and care for him and appreciate him, I’m at the top of it.