Carolina Panthers release QB, former MVP Cam Newton after nine years

Posted Mar 24, 2020
The No. 1 overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, Cam Newton ends his time in Carolina as the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards (29,041), passing touchdowns (182), pass attempts (3,980), pass completions (2,371), 300-yard passing games (19), rushing touchdowns (58) and wins by a quarterback (68). He helped lead the Panthers to an NFC Championship. (WBTV)

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