Could latest injury end Cam Newton’s tenure in Carolina?
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is dealing with a foot injury.
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There haven’t been many details about the injury. However, according to The Athletic, Newton’s injury could be more than a standard sprain. It could be a Lisfranc sprain, which generally means season-ending surgery.
“Sports medicine experts suggest a recovery period of four to eight weeks for athletes taking a non-surgical approach to a Lisfranc, depending on the severity.”
That said, there are currently no plans for surgery. Cam Newton will miss his second consecutive game on Sunday. If Kyle Allen looks anywhere near as good as he did in his debut, this may put his very future in Carolina in doubt.
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Allen was lights out in his 2019 debut in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals. He passed for 261 yards and four touchdowns, injecting much-needed life into Carolina’s offense.
Cam Newton has one year left on his current deal at $21 million. If the Panthers cut Newton this offseason, it will only cost the team $2 million.
