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2018 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1DAL
Win, 16-8
161--581-------18.24
2@ATL
Loss, 24-31
3353142--------27.60
3CIN
Win, 31-21
1502-362-------29.60
4Bye  ------------0.00
5NYG
Win, 33-31
2372229--------16.38
6@WAS
Loss, 17-23
2752143------1-23.30
7@PHI
Win, 21-17
2692-49------1-25.66
8BAL
Win, 36-21
2192-521-------27.96
9TB
Win, 42-28
2472-33--------21.18
10@PIT
Loss, 21-52
1932110--------14.72
11@DET
Loss, 19-20
357312--------24.48
12SEA
Loss, 27-30
2562163--------22.54
13@TB
Loss, 17-24
3002433--------15.30
14@CLE
Loss, 20-26
265-123--------10.90
15NO
Loss, 9-12
131-115--------4.74
16ATL
Loss, 10-24
------------0.00
17@NO
Win, 33-14
------------0.00
2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1LA
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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2TB
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
3@ARI
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
4@HOU
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
5JAX
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
6@TB
Sun 6:30 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
7Bye  ------------0.00
8@SF
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
9TEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
10@GB
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
11ATL
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
12@NO
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
13WAS
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------------0.00
14@ATL
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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15SEA
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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16@IND
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17NO
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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2018 Fantasy Stats
  PassingRushingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDIntYdsTDLostPts
1DAL,
W 16-8
161--581-18.24
2@ATL,
L 24-31
3353142--27.60
3CIN,
W 31-21
1502-362-29.60
4Bye------0.00
5NYG,
W 33-31
2372229--16.38
6@WAS,
L 17-23
2752143--23.30
7@PHI,
W 21-17
2692-49--25.66
8BAL,
W 36-21
2192-521-27.96
9TB,
W 42-28
2472-33--21.18
10@PIT,
L 21-52
1932110--14.72
11@DET,
L 19-20
357312--24.48
12SEA,
L 27-30
2562163--22.54
13@TB,
L 17-24
3002433--15.30
14@CLE,
L 20-26
265-123--10.90
15NO,
L 9-12
131-115--4.74
16ATL,
L 10-24
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17@NO,
W 33-14
------0.00
2019 Fantasy Stats
  PassingRushingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDIntYdsTDLostPts
1LA,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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2TB,
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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3@ARI,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
------0.00
4@HOU,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------0.00
5JAX,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------0.00
6@TB,
Sun 6:30 amGet Tickets
------0.00
7Bye------0.00
8@SF,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
------0.00
9TEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------0.00
10@GB,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------0.00
11ATL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------0.00
12@NO,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------0.00
13WAS,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------0.00
14@ATL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------0.00
15SEA,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------0.00
16@IND,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------0.00
17NO,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
------0.00
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News

  • Suiting up Thursday

    Coach Ron Rivera said Newton will play Thursday in New England, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: Newton has remained on the sidelines in street clothes through the first two stages of exhibition season, but Rivera has given him the all-clear to be under center for an undetermined amount of time in the Panthers' third preseason game. It remains to be seen if Christian McCaffrey will join Newton in the backfield as the offense revs up for the regular season. Newton's throwing motion also will be of interest after he dealt with a right shoulder injury in the second half of last season and…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 7:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not slated to play Friday

    Newton is not in line to play in Friday's preseason game against the Bills, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The same applies to linebacker Luke Kuechly, with the absence of the duo not injury-related, per Rodrigue. The report notes that several other Carolina starters are slated to play Friday night, but both Newton and Kuechly will have to wait until next Thursday against the Patriots to see their next game action.

    Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely available Friday

    Newton likely will play in Friday's preseason game versus the Bills, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: During media availability Wednesday, coach Ron Rivera didn't say overtly that Newton and other high-profile Panthers will take the field, but he wants "to give everybody a shot to get out there on the field and work, including those guys." Newton didn't make an appearance in the team's exhibition opener, perhaps as a precautionary move after spending much of the offseason in recovery mode from January surgery on his right throwing shoulder. Assuming Newton gets the all-clear Friday, he's…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Thursday

    Newton won't play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Bears, Matthew Stephens of the Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: Sitting Newton in this context is a precautionary move, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, with the franchise signal-caller's next chance to suit up for a game being Aug. 16, against the Bills. With Newton slated to sit out Thursday's game, Kyle Allen will draw the start at QB for the Panthers.

    Published: Tue, Aug 6 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets day off

    Newton will receive another planned day off Thursday to rest his shoulder, David Newton of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: There doesn't appear to be any real cause for concern here, as Newton will get the day off alongside fellow offensive veterans Greg Olsen and Christian McCaffrey. Look for Newton to continue receiving regular rest days during camp as part of a plan laid out by the Panthers training staff.

    Published: Thu, Aug 1 at 6:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Planned day off

    Newton (shoulder) did not participate in any passing drills Saturday, but head coach Ron Rivera confirmed the off day was a part of the team's plans to limit his "pitch count" throughout the preseason, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: Will Grier took over first-team snaps Saturday, but it's worth reiterating the Panthers are simply being cautious with their star quarterback following offseason shoulder surgery. Newton did do some light throwing on a separate field with a trainer according to David Newton of ESPN.com, so it wasn't a complete day off, but regardless it seems as if the 30-year-old is easily on track to be 100 percent come Week 1.

    Published: Sat, Jul 27 at 9:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still has some limitations

    Coach Ron Rivera relayed Newton has been under a "pitch count" in the early days of training camp, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Rivera's comments come one day removed from quarterbacks coach Scott Turner telling Steve Reed of the Associated Press that Newton has "no limitations." Considering Rivera's standing, we'll take his word for it, but Newton has been seen slinging it to all areas of the field, including a number of deep balls, during the first two days of camp. Although such activity indicates his right throwing shoulder is close to 100 percent, it wouldn't surprise if Newton has yet to be unleashed fully with…read more

    Published: Fri, Jul 26 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Throwing without limitations

    Newton (shoulder) threw without any limitations during Thursday night's practice, Steve Reed of The News & Observer reports.

    Analysis: Newton participated in 11-on-11 drills for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery, and he was even able to complete a few deep passes, including a 45-yard bomb to Chris Manhertz. "Everything that we saw (leading up to camp) really just pointed to him being ready to go," stated head coach Ron Rivera. "It not only did a lot for us, but I think it did a lot for him just uncorking one like he did and letting it go." Newton threw around 40 passes during individual drills and 40 more during…read more

    Published: Thu, Jul 25 at 7:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Should gain clearance Wednesday

    Newton (shoulder) is expected to gain clearance for training camp after he meets with team doctors later Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Newton should be available to partake in all activities, but the quantity of reps he handles likely will be scaled back to avoid any further issues with his problematic throwing shoulder. He had an arthroscopic procedure in January to remove scar tissue that built up after his 2017 surgery on a torn rotator cuff. Newton resumed throwing footballs in May and threw passes from around 20-to-25 yards out during June minicamp.

    Published: Wed, Jul 24 at 9:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • On track for training camp

    Newton (shoulder) is slated to be a full participant when the Panthers open training camp July 24, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: Newton struggled with shoulder pain throughout much of last season, eventually sitting out the final two weeks once Carolina fell out of playoff contention. He then had an arthroscopic procedure in January to remove scar tissue that built up after his 2017 surgery on a torn rotator cuff. Team physician Pat Connor was optimistic after he performed the January procedure, noting that cartilage damage in the shoulder was much less severe than he originally suspected. Newton resumed throwing…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 9 at 7:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Increases throwing range

    Newton (shoulder) increased his throwing range to approximately 20 yards Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Newton also threw to moving targets rather than stationary ones, but he still has a ways to go before he's cleared to practice with teammates. It should happen early in training camp, if not at the very beginning, as he'll have time to build up arm strength over the next six weeks. Based on pictures circulating around Twitter, Newton appears to have successfully lost weight in the offseason with help from a new trainer and a vegan diet.

    Published: Wed, Jun 12 at 7:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Begins throwing again

    Newton (shoulder) has begun throwing again for the first time since his offseason surgery, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: Newton hasn't thrown in full-team OTA practices but has started overhand throwing regulation-sized footballs again during his rehab, which is a positive sign in his recovery process. It's unclear if he'll be able to throw during reps with his teammates at OTAs or minicamp, but it's expected that he'll be participating in most workouts when training camp rolls around.

    Published: Thu, May 30 at 4:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not throwing at OTAs

    Newton (shoulder) hasn't been throwing during the first two days of OTAs, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Newton is coming off January surgery to repair his throwing shoulder after missing the final two games of the 2018 season. All reports regarding his recovery have been positive thus far, but it's not clear if Newton will be throwing much during OTAs at any point over the next three weeks. Even if he doesn't at all, Newton would still have one more chance -- the Panthers' mandatory minicamp from June 11 to 13 -- to get some live reps in before training camp.

    Published: Wed, May 22 at 10:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Plans to throw before camp

    Newton (shoulder) hopes to resume throwing footballs before training camp, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. "I'm feeling great now," Newton said. "I feel like I do have full strength right now. But me telling the doctor that is different than, you know, whatever the clearance process may be."

    Analysis: Newton had arthroscopic surgery in January after missing the final two games of 2018. The shoulder injury impacted his arm strength during the second half of the season, coinciding with Carolina's slide from a 6-2 record to a 7-9 finish. Newton's arthroscopic procedure in January included the removal of scar tissue that was left over from the surgery he had on a partially torn rotator cuff during the 2017 offseason. He's confident he won't have any more setbacks with his throwing shoulder, but…read more

    Published: Mon, May 6 at 6:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Range of motion increasing

    General manager Marty Hurney said Newton (shoulder) has increased his range of motion this offseason, but the quarterback has yet to throw a football, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: Coach Ron Rivera offered similar comments in January and it seems Newton only continued to make progress as the offseason went on. While the quarterback remains without a timetable to resume throwing footballs, the Panthers have expressed nothing but optimism over Newton's recovery thus far and there doesn't appear to be any concern whatsoever about his Week 1 availability. Newton will be four months removed from arthroscopic shoulder surgery when OTAs kick off next month and six months…read more

    Published: Wed, Apr 17 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • On track with recovery

    Coach Ron Rivera reiterated the Panthers are happy with Newton's recovery from arthroscopic surgery on his right throwing shoulder, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports. "We're really pleased with his workouts," Rivera said. "Reports we got have been all positive. I look forward to seeing him soon, but just very happy that things are trending in the right direction."

    Analysis: Newton looked like the quarterback of yore through Week 12 of last season, but lingering soreness in the shoulder ultimately proved too much to overcome, forcing the Panthers to shut him down after a paltry 131-yard, one-interception effort Week 15 against the Saints. He went under the knife Jan. 24, and every comment made by Rivera regarding Newton's rehab in the meantime has oozed with optimism. It's unclear if Newton will be able to fit in much, if any, work during the offseason program, but…read more

    Published: Tue, Mar 26 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Progressing well

    The Panthers are pleased with Newton's rehab from offseason arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder, ESPN's David Newton reports. "From what I've gotten in reports, Cam's progress has been very good," coach Ron Rivera noted. "He's been getting all his workouts in. Just knowing that gives you a little bit of confidence going forward."

    Analysis: Given the encouraging reports surrounding Newton's recovery, the team currently has no plans to seek veteran QB help in free agency. The Panthers are expected to re-sign restricted free agent Taylor Heinicke, while 22-year-old Kyle Allen remains under contract with the team. Additionally, it appears as though one of Newton's key targets, tight end Greg Olsen, will remain with the franchise, despite offers to move into the broadcasting field.

    Published: Thu, Feb 28 at 10:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should be ready for 2019 season

    The Panthers expect Newton (shoulder) to be ready to start the 2019 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Newton played through a shoulder injury for a bulk of the 2018 campaign, and although he'll likely be back for Week 1, the Panthers appeared slightly less certain about Newton being healthy to begin training camp after he underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove excess scar tissue in January. This also casts doubt that Newton will be fully available for the offseason program which begins in April and runs through stretches during May and June. Newton had a solid season despite the injury, so…read more

    Published: Sun, Feb 3 at 8:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Regaining range of motion

    Coach Ron Rivera said Thursday that Newton "has gotten a lot of range of motion back" in his right throwing shoulder, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: Rivera's comments come on the heels of Newton exuding positive thoughts about his recent arthroscopic surgery, which included cleaning out excess scar tissue but otherwise was minimally invasive. "It's better than I thought it would be," Newton told 680 The Fan Atlanta on Wednesday. He played through the injury for a large portion of the 2018 season, but the Panthers opted to shut him down after Week 15 due to three shoddy performances in a row. With the offseason program roughly three months…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 31 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pleased with procedure

    Newton said his Jan. 24 shoulder procedure went better than he expected, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. "It's better than I thought it would be," Newton said Wednesday. "With so much going on throughout this season, I was in fear to see what actually was wrong.''

    Analysis: The scope was performed by team physician Pat Connor, who previously operated on Newton's partially torn rotator cuff in March 2017. The 29-year-old quarterback is sure to have limitations during the offseason program, but he should have a chance to regain full strength in his problematic right shoulder before the start of training camp. There were signs of progress in his first season working under offensive coordinator Norv Turner, as Newton entered December carrying a 69.6 completion…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 30 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets shoulder scoped

    Newton underwent what was described as a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right (throwing) shoulder Thursday, the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: The report adds that the QB's rehab process will begin immediately, but at this time there hasn't been an estimated time of recovery for Newton. Given the timing of the procedure, Newton has a good deal of time to recover in advance of training camp, but it's unclear at this stage when he'll be able to resume football activities.

    Published: Thu, Jan 24 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shoulder surgery may be considered

    Owner David Tepper admitted Tuesday that a decision hasn't been made regarding surgery on Newton's right throwing shoulder, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. "We have to recognize we may have to do things through the year if it doesn't [get better]," Tepper said. "We have to make sure we have our options in all ways possible."

    Analysis: Upon first glance at his game log from the 2018 season, Newton was more or less himself for most of it, accounting for at least two touchdown passes in each game from Week 2 through Week 13. On top of that impressive run, he posted a career-high 67.9 completion percentage, averaged 4.8 yards per carry, and scored four TDs on the ground. After Week 7, he regularly was rested in practice due to lingering soreness in his right shoulder, and the lack of reps seemed to catch up to him in his final…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 15 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Production derailed by shoulder

    Newton (shoulder) finished the 2018 regular season with 3,395 yards, 24 touchdowns and 13 interceptions through the air and 101 carries for 488 yards and four scores on the ground in 14 games played.

    Analysis: Newton started brilliantly under new offensive coordinator Norv Turner, passing for 15 touchdowns while throwing just four interceptions through Carolina's first eight games. All four of his rushing scores also came over that span, which coincided with six wins. However, as soreness in his throwing shoulder became more of an issue, Newton and the Panthers offense stalled during the second half. The signal caller was picked off in each of his last six appearances, including four times in Week…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 8 at 5:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to avoid surgery

    Newton isn't expected to require another surgery on his sore right shoulder after recent scans detected no structural damage, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Newton suffered a partially torn rotator cuff in the shoulder late in the 2016 campaign and ultimately required a procedure after that season. The signal-caller has gone on to start the Panthers' subsequent 30 regular-season contests, but that streak will come to an end Sunday against the Falcons after Carolina elected to shut Newton down earlier in the week. Newton has noticed pronounced weakness in the shoulder throughout the second half of the season and was shut down after the Week 15 loss…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Shut down for season

    Coach Ron Rivera confirmed Wednesday that Newton (shoulder) will miss the final two games of the season, adding that a healthy Taylor Heinicke gives the team a better chance to win, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Rivera may actually be right about the 25-year-old Heinicke, who has attempted just five passes in the NFL since going undrafted out of Old Dominion back in 2015. It's a testament to how bad Newton looked in the 12-9 loss to the Saints on Monday, when he managed just 4.5 yards per pass attempt and showed little ability to push the ball downfield. The health of Newton's right shoulder is sure to be one of the major storylines of the upcoming NFL offseason. The Panthers haven't commented on a…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 19 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May miss rest of season

    The Panthers are expected to hold out Newton (shoulder) for the rest of the 2018 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Since Week 8, Newton has made regular appearances on the Panthers' injury reports due to lingering discomfort in his right throwing shoulder. Despite Newton playing through the pain, six consecutive losses and a poor performance Week 15 against the Saints seem to have forced the Panthers' hand. As evidence, during his absence from practice Wednesday, Newton wasn't wearing cleats and didn't have other practice gear, which hasn't been par for the course when he previously didn't practice this…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 19 at 10:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Wednesday

    Newton (shoulder) was held out of practice Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: If coach Ron Rivera is to be believed, the Panthers are in the midst of evaluating whether or not to shut down Newton for the season. "It's a tough situation right now," Rivera told Steve Reed of the Associated Press on Tuesday. "Until I get a chance to visit with him I'm not going to speculate." Lingering soreness in Newton's right throwing shoulder is to blame, resulting in his third-fewest yards (131) and lowest yards per attempt (4.5) in a given game in his career during Monday's loss to…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 19 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Status unknown for final two games

    Coach Ron Rivera hasn't ruled out Newton sitting the final two games of the season due to a lingering injury to his right throwing shoulder, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports. "It's a tough situation right now," Rivera said Tuesday. "Until I get a chance to visit with him I'm not going to speculate."

    Analysis: The stats don't lie during the Panthers' current six-game losing streak. After throwing picks in just three out of the first eight contests of the season, he's tossed at least one interception in each of the six recent defeats. Perhaps more striking is accounting for his fewest passing yards (131 on Monday) since Week 4 of the 2015 season and lowest yards per attempt (4.5) in 123 career appearances. After the Week 15 loss to the Saints, Newton relayed that he's undergone certain treatments,…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 18 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shoulder issue impacts performance

    Newton admitted after Monday's game against the Saints that he's still battling constant soreness with his right shoulder, David Newton of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Newton completed just 16 of his 29 passes for 131 yards and an interception, with a number of underthrows seemingly the product of his shoulder issues, though he wasn't willing to place the blame on it. He's turned in arguably two of his worst efforts of the season in the last two weeks, completing a season-low 55 percent of his passes Monday while failing to throw a touchdown pass for the second time in as many weeks. With the Panthers' playoff odds nearing zero, Newton might rest his shoulder…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 18 at 8:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles in another narrow defeat

    Newton completed 16 of 29 passes for 131 yards and an interception in Monday night's 12-9 loss to the Saints. He also rushed five times for 15 yards.

    Analysis: Newton turned in another disappointing performance as Carolina lost its sixth straight game. Although he entered Monday's contest without an injury designation, it's worth wondering whether Newton's banged-up throwing shoulder impacted his play. The quarterback posted season lows in passing yards, yards per attempt (4.52) and completion percentage (55.2), and finished with no touchdowns and an interception for the second game in a row. Even worse, Newton's pick came in the red zone just before…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 17 at 9:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Week 15

    Newton (shoulder) practiced fully Saturday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Saints.

    Analysis: Newton's progression to full practice suggests that he was able to throw Saturday without any complications after the Panthers prevented him from doing so Thursday and Friday. It was merely preventative maintenance to limit the strain on Newton's surgically repaired right shoulder, which has been acting up in recent weeks. The Panthers are optimistic that Newton won't require a follow-up procedure for the shoulder during the offseason, so the expectation is that he'll be available to start the…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 15 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited at practice again

    Newton (shoulder) was a limited participant at Friday's practice.

    Analysis: Joe Person of The Athletic notes that the quarterback didn't throw any passes during the portion of practice open to media, with the Panthers perhaps taking a cautious approach due to wet conditions. Whatever the case, Newton seems to be headed for his usual routine of closing out the week with a full practice. He doesn't seem to be at risk of missing Monday's game against the Saints.

    Published: Fri, Dec 14 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Kicks off week as limited participant

    Newton (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: As a means to keep his right shoulder as fresh as possible, Newton didn't partake in throwing drills at the portion of practice open to the media, per David Newton of ESPN.com. If he abides by the same plan as last week, Newton will be listed as limited Friday before getting cleared on the final injury report of the week following an uncapped Saturday session. In the end, the aforementioned preparation is directed toward getting the Panthers on track as they're in the midst of a five-game…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 13 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held without TD by Browns

    Newton completed 26 of 42 passes for 265 yards and an interception while adding 23 yards on five carries in Sunday's 26-20 loss to Cleveland.

    Analysis: Both of Carolina's touchdowns were scored by running back Christian McCaffrey, as the Browns kept Newton without a rushing or passing score, snapping an 11-game streak with multiple touchdown passes for the mobile quarterback. He'll look to start a new such streak in Week 15 against an exploitable Saints secondary, assuming Newton's bothersome shoulder doesn't flare up.

    Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shoulder not expected to be issue

    The Panthers aren't viewing Newton's surgically repaired right shoulder as nearly as much of a concern heading into Sunday's matchup with the Browns as they did late in the Week 13 loss to the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The fact that Newton doesn't carry an injury designation into the weekend already implied some level of confidence in his health, but it's at least reassuring for his fantasy managers to hear that Carolina is optimistic the quarterback can bounce back from his four-interception disaster against Tampa Bay. During that contest, Newton also ceded the final snap to backup Taylor Heinicke, who threw an unsuccessful Hail Mary attempt to close out the contest. Rapoport relays that Newton's shoulder…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 6:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Sunday

    Newton (shoulder) practiced again Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Coach Ron Rivera raised some alarms Wednesday when he wouldn't commit to Newton being available this weekend, but it seems the Panthers just wanted to see how the quarterback looked in practice the subsequent two days before signing off on him playing. Newton went through limited activity Thursday before he resumed throwing passes Friday, with Rivera relaying afterward that the quarterback looked "fine," per David Newton of ESPN.com. While Newton should be able to fight through the lingering…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 7 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Throwing passes Friday

    Newton (shoulder) was spotted throwing passes during Friday's practice, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Newton did not throw Wednesday or Thursday, but he was apparently feeling good enough to do so at the Panthers' final practice session of the week. His availability for Week 14 remains undecided, and a final call on his status may not be made until Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Dec 7 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited again Thursday

    Newton (shoulder) remained a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: Although Newton didn't throw for a second consecutive day, he handled every practice rep that was expected of him, coach Ron Rivera told Max Henson of the Panthers' official site. Nothing that happened Thursday shed light on Newton's ability to play through lingering pain in his surgically repaired shoulder. The veteran signal-caller likely will do anything to keep the Panthers within striking distance of the postseason, but Rivera's comments this week have been less than convincing. Of note,…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 6 at 12:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not throwing Thursday

    Newton (shoulder) was on the field for team drills during the open portion of Thursday's practice but wasn't doing any throwing, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Newton looks destined to go down as a limited participant on the Panthers' practice report while not throwing for the second day in a row, an expected development while he continues to nurse persistent soreness in his surgically repaired right shoulder. The shoulder seems to be more of a concern with each passing week, with Newton relaying Wednesday that he hasn't ruled out undergoing another procedure after the season, per David Newton of ESPN.com. As for his status for Sunday's game against…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 6 at 9:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Week 14 status uncertain

    Newton (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports. Afterward, Newton told Joe Person of The Athletic that he's "taking it day by day" to "be ready for Sunday" at Cleveland.

    Analysis: After Newton's four-interception performance Week 13 against the Buccaneers, coach Ron Rivera said the quarterback's throwing shoulder was feeling "a little bit sore," per Marcel Louis-Jacques of The Charlotte Observer. On Wednesday, Rivera wouldn't commit to Newton being available this Sunday. "We'll see," Rivera told Strickland. "We're not even to Friday yet." Based solely on his activity level at Wednesday's practice, Newton is following his regimen from previous weeks, but Rivera's comments…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 5 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May have aggravated shoulder

    Coach Ron Rivera said Newton's surgically repaired shoulder was "a little bit sore" during Sunday's 24-17 loss to Tampa Bay, Marcel Louis-Jacques of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: Newton completed 28 of 41 passes (68.3 percent) for 300 yards and two touchdowns, but he also tossed four picks in a single game for the first time since his rookie season. He downplayed any talk of his shoulder being a factor, but it was telling when the Panthers brought in backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke for a Hail Mary throw on the final snap. Per Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer, Rivera said Newton will meet with the team's training staff to evaluate his shoulder, a process…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 3 at 8:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Commits four turnovers

    Newton completed 28 of 41 pass attempts for 300 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Buccaneers. He also carried six times for 33 yards.

    Analysis: Newton reached 300 yards for the third time this season and threw multiple touchdowns for the 11th straight game. Unfortunately, his career-high-tying four interceptions were a large reason he had to air it out while playing from behind. The turnovers were definitely out of the norm for Newton, who came in having thrown multiple interceptions just once this season. He'll look to bounce back with a better performance next Sunday against the Browns.

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for dream matchup

    Newton (shoulder) doesn't have a designation on the Panthers' final injury report ahead of Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Newton followed his usual routine, logging a full practice Friday after starting the week with a pair of limited sessions. It appears he'll have all the key members of his supporting cast available for Sunday's matchup, as Devin Funchess (back) also upgraded to full participation Friday. The Buccaneers rank near the bottom of the league in every significant pass defense metric, including 32nd in opponent passer rating (119.5) and touchdowns allowed (26). Newton took a backseat to lead back…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 30 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still limited at practice

    Newton (shoulder) remained limited at Thursday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The typical cap on Newton's practice reps is extending into a second day, so he has just one more session to earn a "full" tag and officially get cleared for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. Assuming he does, per usual, he'll be facing a Buccaneers defense that he already shredded for 247 yards (9.9 yards per attempt) and two touchdowns Week 9.

    Published: Thu, Nov 29 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to start week

    Newton (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Per usual, the Panthers are scaling back Newton's practice workload to limit the stress on his surgically repaired shoulder. He didn't throw Wednesday, but should do so Thursday and/or Friday and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's favorable matchup with Tampa Bay.

    Published: Wed, Nov 28 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Accurate in narrow defeat

    Newton completed 25 of 30 passes for 256 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 30-27 loss to Seattle. He added 63 yards on eight carries.

    Analysis: Newton completed all 14 of his first-half passes, including a 7-yard touchdown to Curtis Samuel in the second quarter. His 2-yard touchdown to Christian McCaffrey gave the Panthers a 27-20 lead with 6:57 remaining in the fourth quarter, but Seattle stormed back with 10 unanswered points to steal the game. Newton will have a golden opportunity to bounce back in Week 13, as he'll face a Buccaneers secondary that ranks among the league's most generous.

    Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 3:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Sunday

    Newton (shoulder) doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's home game against Seattle.

    Analysis: Newton upgraded to full participation Friday after starting the week with a pair of limited practices. The maintenance plan for his surgically repaired shoulder seems to be working, as he owns the best marks of his career for passer rating (102.7) and completion percentage (68.4). The Panthers likely will be playing without Devin Funchess (back) on Sunday, but it isn't a big loss given how bad he has looked recently. Fellow wideout Torrey Smith (knee) is tentatively expected to return, giving…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 23 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains limited Thursday

    Newton (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Newton maintained the same level of participation for a second consecutive session, making throws in the process, according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer. Perhaps more importantly, though, Newton didn't have "ankle" next to his name, a body part that forced him to miss a handful of snaps this past Sunday in Detroit. Assuming he's cleared on the Panthers' final Week 12 injury report, he'll look to extend his streak with multiple touchdown passes to 10 games Sunday versus the…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 22 at 12:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Seemingly not bothered by ankle

    Newton (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: The Panthers routinely limit Newton's workload to start practice weeks in an attempt to reduce stress on his surgically repaired throwing shoulder. He missed a few snaps after hurting his ankle during Sunday's 20-19 loss to Detroit, but that issue isn't the cause of his limitations Wednesday. Newton should be his usual productive self Week 12 against the Seahawks, looking to continue a streak of nine consecutive games with multiple touchdown passes. He has been unusually quiet in the rushing…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 21 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Throws three touchdowns in loss

    Newton completed 25 of 37 passes for 357 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the Panthers' 20-19 loss to the Lions on Sunday. He also rushed twice for two yards.

    Analysis: Newton survived a rare injury scare in the third quarter, when he went down awkwardly after being hit in the pocket late in the third quarter and was subsequently sidelined temporarily with a left ankle injury. However, he returned to the game and managed a season-high passing yardage total while equaling a high-water mark in touchdown passes as well. Conversely, the 29-year-old signal-caller's rushing yardage was a season-low figure, and he's now rushed for just 12 yards over his last two…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to game

    Newton (left ankle) returned to Sunday's game against the Lions, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Sunday afternoon was an eventful one for a number of NFL QBs, including Washington's Alex Smith, who suffered what looked like a bad ankle injury against the Texans. Fortunately for the Panthers and those who rely on Newton in fantasy lineups, Carolina's franchise signal-caller avoided a major injury in Week 11.

    Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hurts left ankle

    Newton injured his left ankle during Sunday's game at Detroit, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Newton appeared to twist his ankle near the end of the third quarter. In Newton's place, Taylor Heinicke took over under center for the Panthers.

    Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to face Lions

    Newton (shoulder) doesn't have a designation on the Panthers' final injury report for Sunday's game in Detroit.

    Analysis: The Panthers continue to limit Newton's reps in an effort to maintain the health of his surgically repaired throwing shoulder. He returned to full practice participation Friday and shouldn't have any issues Sunday in a dome game against a Lions defense ranked 31st in yards allowed per pass attempt (8.9) this season.

    Published: Fri, Nov 16 at 10:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Estimated as limited participant

    The Panthers estimated Newton (shoulder) as a limited participant for Thursday's practice, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: Due to rainy weather in the area, Carolina opted for a walk-through session rather than a true practice. As a result, Newton didn't receive his planned allotment of reps, though coach Ron Rivera suggested that the health of the quarterback's right shoulder isn't a real concern heading into Sunday's matchup with Detroit. Per Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer, Rivera said Newton would have thrown Thursday if the team practiced, so expect the signal-caller to simply push that activity…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 15 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Puts in limited session Wednesday

    Newton (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: Per usual, the maintenance program on Newton's right throwing shoulder is holding true. Expect the signal-caller to rid himself of the designation by week's end, even if the Panthers wait to clear him until Friday, when the team will release its final Week 11 injury report.

    Published: Wed, Nov 14 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Throws pair of touchdowns in blowout loss

    Newton completed 23 of 29 passes for 193 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Panthers' 52-21 loss to the Steelers on Thursday. He also rushed twice for 10 yards and fumbled once, but it was recovered.

    Analysis: Newton did what he could to keep the Panthers in the contest, but his defense simply couldn't keep up with the juggernaut that was the Steelers offense. Newton also faced heavy pressure throughout the night, as he took five sacks and was hit on seven occasions overall. He did connect with Christian McCaffrey for two more touchdowns through the air, as the pair continues to develop an excellent rapport in the passing game. Newton also extended his rather curious streak of two-touchdown games to…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 8 at 9:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Thursday

    Newton (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday's game at Pittsburgh, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Newton went through the typical maintenance routine for his right (throwing) shoulder this week, logging back-to-back limited sessions before practicing in full Wednesday. With his status cleared, he'll focus on exploiting a Steelers defense that has allowed 278.6 passing yards per game and a 17:5 TD:INT ratio to quarterbacks this season through eight games.

    Published: Wed, Nov 7 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in limited fashion

    Newton (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

    Analysis: It's believed that Newton's restrictions were strictly for maintenance purposes with the Panthers facing a quick turnaround between games in Week 10. Newton required surgery for his right shoulder following the 2016 campaign, but it hasn't prevented him from starting the Panthers' last 24 regular-season contests. That streak seems at little risk of coming to an end Thursday in Pittsburgh.

    Published: Tue, Nov 6 at 12:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited at walkthrough Monday

    Newton (shoulder) was limited at Monday's walkthrough, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: For a third consecutive week, Newton has kicked it off with a "limited" appearance in practice with the intent to avoid any undue stress on his right throwing shoulder. Under this "new normal," as coach Ron Rivera has called it, Newton has been cleared to play well before kickoff, so expect the same to occur this week as the Panthers prepare for a Thursday night showdown with the Steelers' 21st-ranked pass defense (257.6 yards per game).

    Published: Mon, Nov 5 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Throws for pair of scores in win

    Newton completed 19 of 25 passes for 247 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Panthers' 42-28 win over the Buccaneers. He also rushed 11 times for 33 yards.

    Analysis: The Panthers' first three touchdowns came on the ground, as Christian McCaffrey found the end zone on two short touchdown runs and Curtis Samuel scored on a long winding scamper of 30 yards on a reverse. Newton then broke the ice himself with a 17-yard touchdown throw to Greg Olsen shortly before halftime before adding a 19-yard scoring strike to Curtis Samuel in the fourth quarter. The eight-year veteran has thrown multiple touchdowns in all but the opener this season, and he's now been…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Puts in full practice Thursday

    Newton (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Newton kickstarted an amended practice regimen last week, getting listed as limited both Wednesday and Thursday before the Panthers cleared him Friday. On this occasion, he followed up Wednesday's limited session by handling every practice rep Thursday. With the health of his right throwing shoulder not in question, Newton can prepare for a juicy matchup Sunday against a Buccaneers defense that has allowed a 300-yard passer five times and a 20:1 TD:INT in seven games this season.

    Published: Thu, Nov 1 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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