Panthers QB Cam Newton to Have Surgery for Torn Rotator Cuff Posted Mar 21, 2017 Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will have surgery on a torn rotator cuff, suffered in Week 14 against the San Diego Chargers, on March 30 in Charlotte. Team doctor Pat Connor recommended an arthroscopic procedure. Head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion told Panthers.com that Newton will begin a preliminary throwing program 12 weeks after the surgery. (Charlotte Observer)