4 logical landing spots for Cam Newton in 2022 free agency
By Dean Jones
Where could Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton land next if he’s not retained by the organization in 2022?
Although the door hasn’t been entirely closed on Cam Newton coming back to the Carolina Panthers, his recent pressers have had a nostalgic feel to them. The iconic quarterback was reflective and appreciative of his second stint with the organization, outlining it’s brought him some closure after how horribly things were handled when he was initially released in 2020.
Newton came back in difficult circumstances and found life complicated behind a horrible offensive line. Joe Brady’s firing midway through the bye week was another stumbling block and head coach Matt Rhule swiftly went back to Sam Darnold once the former USC star returned from the reserve/injured list.
Rhule said he would love to have Newton back next season. But it’s worth remembering that this is the same man that declared how excited he was to be working with the Auburn product before removing him from the equation in favor of Teddy Bridgewater.
Cam Newton feels he still has something left to give
Trust is something Newton shouldn’t have when it comes to Rhule. And his comments regarding everyone not really buying in this season must have hit a nerve where the coach is concerned.
Newton added that he feels like there is a lot of football left in him. He would also be willing to accept a backup role somewhere providing it was with a winning franchise.
What comes next for Newton is unclear. But here are four potential landing spots for the signal-caller if Carolina decides to move on for a second time.