4 teams who’d benefit from Cam Newton’s influence in 2022
By Dean Jones
Which NFL teams would benefit from Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton’s influence if he departs the organization in 2022?
Although nothing has been ruled out just yet, extending Cam Newton’s second spell with the Carolina Panthers seems unlikely. The iconic quarterback delivered a bombshell by returning to the organization before Week 10 at the Arizona Cardinals, which didn’t amount to much progress but gave the entire organization a sense of hope that hadn’t existed for the new regime prior to his arrival.
What comes next for Newton is unclear. It was sad to see him on the sidelines while Sam Darnold continued to struggle once reinstalled into the lineup, so even though the Auburn product feels like there is more to give, that might not be at the place he’s called home for the majority of his career.
Newton is a realist and his exit presser comments indicated that a departure was imminent. Calling out teammates for not fully buying in and committing to what’s needed for success was also a damning indictment of how he saw things compared to previous years when Carolina was constantly in contention.
Cam Newton could still play some part elsewhere in 2022
The former NFL MVP might be far from the player that dominated the league and revolutionized the position. However, that doesn’t mean he is without intriguing traits and Newton himself indicated a willingness to accept a backup role providing it was the right fit.
It will be interesting to see how this goes. And the prospect of Newton calling it a day cannot be ruled out, either.
Without further ado, here are four teams who might benefit from Newton’s influence on and off the field in 2022.