Cam Newton

Carolina Panthers
Quarterback #1

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Personal

Age	33
Birthdate	May 11, 1989
Height	6'5"
Weight	244 lb

Draft

College	Auburn
Year	2011
Pick	Round: 1, Overall: 1
Team	CAR

Fantasy Value

Cam Newton's fantasy value is measured by the players he could be traded for. Our trade analzyer estimates his value at 0 points.

Cam Newton is projected for 0.0 fantasy points in PPR scoring this week as he faces the Miami Dolphins.

Week 1 Projections
Passing Yards	Touchdowns	Interceptions
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Player News

Cam Newton: Weighing options

Newton said Tuesday that teams have expressed interest in signing him to a contract this offseason, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Newton said that despite having "teams that are interested in signing me," he is patiently weighing his options. "I am waiting on the best fit as it pertains to winning a championship and getting a fair chance to play." Meanwhile, David Newton of ESPN reports that the Panthers have not ruled out re-signing Newton for another reunion. Last season, Newton rejoined Carolina following an injury to Sam Darnold, but ultimately led the team to a 0-5 record in his time as the starter. Back in 2020, Newton managed an 7-8 record as the Patriots' starter. At this point it seems all but guaranteed that Newton's next opportunity will have to come as a backup, and perhaps not until after April's draft has played out.

Mar. 29, 2022 6:47 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Passing								Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	CMP	ATT	%	YDS	YPC	TD	INT	SACKS	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2011	CAR	16	310	517	60.0	4,051	13.1	21	17	36	125	709	5.7	14	2
2012	CAR	16	280	485	57.7	3,869	13.8	19	12	36	127	741	5.8	8	3
2013	CAR	16	292	473	61.7	3,379	11.6	24	13	43	111	585	5.3	6	1
2014	CAR	16	262	448	58.5	3,127	11.9	18	12	38	103	539	5.2	5	5
2015	CAR	16	296	495	59.8	3,837	13.0	35	10	33	132	636	4.8	10	4
2016	CAR	16	270	510	52.9	3,509	13.0	19	14	36	90	359	4.0	5	2
2017	CAR	16	291	492	59.1	3,302	11.3	22	16	35	139	754	5.4	6	1
2018	CAR	16	320	471	67.9	3,395	10.6	24	13	29	101	488	4.8	4	0
2019	CAR	8	50	89	56.2	572	11.4	0	1	6	5	-2	-0.4	0	2
2020	NE	16	242	368	65.8	2,657	11.0	8	10	31	137	592	4.3	12	1

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Cam Newton Biography

Cam Newton was born in Atlanta, GA, on May 11, 1989. He is the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the NFC South. Most fans know Newton for his accurate passing and ability to run with the ball. His success has been phenomenal, earning him three Pro Bowl appearances.

Anyone interested in getting some Cam Newton memorabilia can find it readily available online, especially his number “1” Panther jersey.

Childhood and High School

Newton grew up in the Southwest section of Atlanta. There, he attended Westlake High School and excelled at football.

As quarterback for the Westlake Lions, Newton passed for over 2,500 yards in one season. This performance garnered him a 5-star highest college prospect rating.

College

College was both a time of success and controversy for the star quarterback. Newton actually attended three colleges, a fact which has caused some people to question his decision making ability.

In 2007 and 2008, Newton played for the Florida Gators. He committed to the team during his high school senior year. At Florida, he was the backup to Heisman winner Tim Tebow. He played in only five games in 2007, passing for a mere 40 yards. The next season, Newton suffered an ankle injury during the first game and redshirted to save eligibility time.

Things went bad from there when in November of 2008, campus police arrested Newton on theft charges. He was found in the possession of a stolen laptop computer.

The quarterback then transferred to tiny Blinn College in 2009 after facing academic difficulties at Florida. Newton led Blinn to the National Junior College Championship with an impressive 2,800-yard passing display.

Auburn recruited Newton, bringing him back to the SEC. 2010 was a banner year for him. Newton was the SEC Offensive Player of the Year and went on to win the Heisman Trophy. Best of all, he led the team to a 22-19 National Championship victory over Oregon with a 262-yard passing performance.

NFL Draft

Newton was known by pro scouts for his rugged running style with the ball. His ability to scramble and avoid defenders made Newton the most sought after player in the 2011 NFL draft.

At the 2011 combine, Newton performed admirably. He had a 4.59-second 40 time and jumped 35-inches vertical. Added to this performance was a 126-inch broad jump.

NFL scouts rated Newton a top talent, leading to him become the first round draft pick of the Carolina Panthers.

He signed a four-year $22 million salary contract in 2011.

Rookie Year

Newton threw for 4,051 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also won the 2011 Rookie of the Year award.

He continued this success in the following years, passing for over 3,500 years in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

2015 NFL Season

The Panthers ended the 2015 regular season with 15 wins and only one loss. Newton led them to the Super Bowl, pitting the young star against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.

In the Super Bowl, Newton got sacked six times and the team lost to the Broncos 24 to 10. Nevertheless, the NFL chose Newton player of the year for the 2015 season.

2016 NFL Season

2016 was difficult for Newton. He had a concussion in a game against the rival Atlanta Falcons. Then, he got benched in December for violation of the team dress code policy.

Newton did pass for over 3,500 yards but had only a 52 percent completion rate.