Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is planning to have foot surgery, according to the NFL Network's Tiffany Blackmon.
The 30-year-old Newton hasn't played since Carolina's loss to the Buccaneers in Week 2. His season ended after the Panthers placed Newton on injured reserve on Nov. 5 following his visit with foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay. After seeing the specialist, Newton decided to not undergo surgery but to continue rehabbing his foot.
After Newton's season ended, Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said it was "impossible to put a timetable on this injury.