Cam Newton attracting little interest as free agent
After being released by the Carolina Panthers, Cam Newton expected to find a plethora of suitors interested in signing him.
Now, months into the offseason, the former NFL MVP hasn’t attracted even a whiff from anywhere in the league.
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Despite a remarkable resume and undeniable talent, the 31-year-old quarterback remains a free agent. It seems he’ll be in this position long into the summer.
According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, there hasn’t been any indication from across the league that any team is seriously interested in signing Newton. Even as far less talented quarterbacks get scooped up by NFL teams, Newton remains without a home. There is no indication of that changing soon.
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Cam Newton is only a few years removed from throwing 24 touchdowns with a 94.2 quarterback rating in 2018, playing at a high level. The NFL MVP in 2016, Newton has been limited in recent years by surgeries on his throwing shoulder. This past season, he was limited to just two games after suffering a Lisfranc injury.
Teams are concerned about his poor durability and just how much he has recovered from the ankle and shoulder surgeries.
In previous years, he could answer those questions by visiting the team and undergoing a thorough examination and taking part in a workout.
Unfortunately for Newton, the COVID-19 pandemic has closed all team facilities.
