Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton - #1 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 245 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/11/1989 |
| Birthplace | College Park, GA |
| College | Auburn |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 1st round, 1st pick by Panthers |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 86.2 | 3869 | 19 |
Panthers sign DT Fields, OL Wells; place Beason on I.R.
The Panthers signed DT Ron Fields and OL Reggie Wells on Tuesday and officially placed MLB Jon Beason on injured reserve.
Packers-Panthers matchup of the day: Tuesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers' Week Two game against the Panthers at Carolina Sunday.
Beason's injury takes bite out of Panthers
Panthers MLB Jon Beason tore his Achilles tendon on Sunday and will undergo season-ending surgery this week.
Beason out for the season with Achilles tear
Panthers LB Jon Beason will miss the remainder of the 2011 season after tearing his Achilles in Week One.
Do Cam Newton or Greg Olsen have any fantasy value?
Week One might have been a fluke for Cam Newton and the Panthers but it has created a flurry of activity on the waiver wire this week.
Shorts and Shells: Week One
We look at Cam Newton's impressive debut, a controversial call from the Packers-Saints opener, some disappointing front-runners and plenty more.
Cardinals spoil Newton's NFL debut
Patrick Peterson made amends for a long afternoon at cornerback with an 89-yard punt return for the go-ahead touchdown and the Cardinals escaped with a 28-21 victory over the Panthers.
Panthers prepared to be patient with Newton
It's expected that head coach Ron Rivera will stick with Cam Newton through thick and thin during his rookie season.
Panthers claim CB Butler
Former Patriots CB Darius Butler didn't remain on waivers for long, as he was claimed by the Panthers, according to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer.
The First Fifteen: Early Week One primer
In the inaugural edition of "The First Fifteen," we look at the 15 most compelling story lines as we enter Week One.
Panthers cut DE Brown, claim five off waivers
The Panthers combed the list of final cuts and signed five players off waivers Sunday. They also released several players, including DE Everette Brown.
Cowboys claim FB Fiammetta, will sign vet OG Dockery
The Cowboys have signed veteran OG Derrick Dockery to a one-year contract, according to a league source as reported by NFL.com.
Panthers 2011 preview
Top overall pick Cam Newton holds considerable promise, but Carolina's on-field improvement will depend on how quickly he adapts to the pro game.
Panthers cut three defensive tackles among final cuts
The Panthers have announced their final cuts in preparation for the regular season, including three young defensive tackles.
Newton throws first TD; Steelers top Panthers
Cam Newton threw his first touchdown pass as a pro during Carolina's 33-17 loss to Pittsburgh on Thursday night in their preseason finale.
PLAYER NEWS
A person familiar with the penalty says the NFL has fined Panthers quarterback Cam Newton $21,000 for abusive conduct toward a game official. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the league hasn't announced the fine.|||||||
Newton shouted at and bumped referee Jerome Boger in the fourth quarter of Carolina's penalty-plagued 17-6 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Newton apologized after the game, saying "the words that I said during the game were very disrespectful and I apologized to (Boger) during the game, but I'm going public and apologizing again. It was something in the heat of the moment." Boger said he didn't feel the bump was enough to warrant an ejection.
Newton was 18 of 29 for 170 yards with one touchdown and one interception on Sunday in a win over Oakland. He also ran for a score.|||||||
Newton has 14 touchdowns and three interceptions over his last eight games.
Newton went 19 of 33 for 231 yards and two touchdown in Carolina's win against San Diego on Sunday.|||||||
Newton's sophomore campaign has truly been a campaign of two seasons. He compiled a 75.2 passer rating with five touchdowns and eight picks in the Panthers' first seven games, but has a 102.6 rating with 13 touchdowns and two interceptions in seven games since.
Newton was unstoppable in Sunday's 30-20 win over Atlanta, throwing for 287 yards and two touchdowns to go along with another 116 and a 72-yard score on the ground.|||||||
Newton become the first player with 250 yards passing, 100 yards rushing, a touchdown run and a TD pass in a game. He's been putting up monster and numbers of late - just in time for the fantasy playoffs.
Newton went 15 of 27 for 232 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday. He also ran seven times for 78 yards, his second-highest rushing total of the season.|||||||
Newton's passer rating was 121.2, the fourth time in five games he's recording a rating of at least 95.8.
