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 |
Brees, Saints roll past woeful Panthers, 34-3
Drew Brees threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, Jabari Greer returned an interception for a touchdown and the Saints became the latest team to shut down Carolina's NFL-worst offense in a 34-3 victory over the banged-up Panthers on ...
Moore, Stewart out for Panthers
The Panthers' backfield is filled with backups after a pair of injuries early on in their game vs. the Saints.
Offseason may bring change to Panthers' backfield
Carolina will have the opportunity to break up the 1-2 punch of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, which has been the rock-solid base of its offense in past seasons, but will the team do it next offseason?
Marshall likely to leave Panthers after season
With Panthers CB Richard Marshall likely to qualify for unrestricted free agency after this season, he's expected to leave for greener pastures, according to NFC South Whispers.
Panthers claim LB Williams
The Panthers claimed LB Jason Williams off waivers from the Cowboys and waived LB Abdul Hodge on Wednesday.
Stewart gets big opportunity, drops the ball
The stage was set Sunday for Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart to make up for his unproductive fantasy season. But all he did was deliver another dud.
Bradford throws 2 TD passes in Rams win
The Rams' defense forced four turnovers, and rookie Sam Bradford continued his solid play in a 20-10 win over the Panthers.
Panthers’ Davis hasn’t given up on quest to return in 2010
We hear WLB Thomas Davis hasn't given up on his wish to return from the physically-unable-to-perform list in time for Carolina's Nov. 14 matchup against the Buccaneers.
Panthers RB Williams does not travel to St. Louis
The Panthers will be without RB DeAngelo Williams for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Panthers RB Williams misses practice
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams missed practice on Wednesday with a foot injury and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Reports: Panthers to place LB Williams on I.R., sign LB Hodge
Panthers LB Jamar Williams will be placed on injured reserve, according to PFW correspondent Darin Gantt.
Rookie Meter: Gettis redeems himself
Panthers rookie WR David Gettis dropped a would-be game-tying TD pass late in Sunday's game but redeemed himself minutes later, helping the Panthers get their first win of the season.
Panthers RB Williams (foot) day to day
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams sprained his foot during the second half of the Panthers' first win of the season and is day to day.
Kasay hits game-winner in Panthers' first win
Richard Marshall intercepted backup David Carr with just over a minute left, and John Kasay then kicked a 37-yard field goal with 39 seconds remaining to give the Carolina Panthers their first win, 23-20 over the San Francisco 49ers on ...
LB Anderson excelling for Panthers
Fifth-year LB James Anderson is having his best season, according to NFC South Whispers, and is providing one of the few encouraging signs for winless Carolina.
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.