According to Carolina Panthers reporter Joe Person, the organization has not ruled out free agent quarterback and franchise icon Cam Newton returning for the 2022 campaign.
Addressing the media during a Friday press conference, Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said, “It’s gotta be a good fit for him. It’s gotta be a good fit for us. The door’s still open for us. We’ll see where it goes.”
Signed by Carolina midway through the 2021 season, Newton’s much-anticipated reunion did not go as planned. Lacking clear arm strength and missing star running back Christian McCaffrey, the former NFL MVP recorded the league’s lowest completion rate over expected, as well as the second-lowest expected points added (EPA) per play.