In terms of contracts and the salary cap, the Carolina Panthers can dump Cam Newton after this season.
When it comes to the football aspect of that decision, the Panthers shouldn’t be so eager to replace their quarterback.
By now everyone knows that if the Panthers wish, they can dump Newton after the season and save $19 million on the 2020 salary cap. Next year will be the final year on Newton’s deal, and it would cost Carolina only $2 million in dead cap space to get rid of him. When you consider Newton is past 30 years old and missed all but two games this season with a foot injury, it becomes an intriguing option.