Rivera: Redskins had no interest in Cam Newton, cites 'commitment' to Haskins

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton watches a replay with Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera on the sidelines during the first half an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike ...Redskins coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday that Washington was not interested in former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, telling a Charlotte radio station that the team has “made a commitment to a young guy” in Dwayne Haskins.

Rivera and Newton spent eight-plus seasons together, but the new Redskins coach opted not to acquire the veteran when the Panthers made Newton available to teams on the trade market before cutting him on…