It’s been a little over a year since Cam Newton last threw an NFL pass, but he isn’t throwing in the professional towel yet. That’s because the 33-year-old is prepared for another shot at the highest level of football.
On Monday night, Newton posted an edited video of himself throwing a ball and discussing his upcoming plans. The 2015 NFL MVP revealed he would participate in Auburn’s Pro Day on Tuesday. (Note: Another former SEC talent, D.J. Fluker, will follow not long after with Alabama.)
Why?
The former superstar signal caller apparently wants back in the NFL as he sees an opportunity with “randoms” still getting quarterback jobs. And honestly, I’d be willing to bet he can still play.
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It’s been years since Newton featured at a Pro Bowl level, let alone the Carolina Panthers campaign that garnered him an MVP award. But some gifted players like himself have enjoyed late-career renaissances in the past — Randall Cunningham and Michael Vick first come to mind.
In a league that’s always starving for quality quarterback play, Newton giving pro football another go is far from the worst idea.
Newton's video created so much excitement for an NFL comeback with fans
I was writing a tweet on how absurd I thought this was…
Then I thought, you know what…
Good for Cam, he's still able to pursue a dream that he has and maybe instead of criticizing everything in life, we can learn and appreciate life's lessons.
Follow your dreams https://t.co/pi3lty7S6G
— Mafia Montage (@MafiaMontage) March 21, 2023
Draft Anthony Richardson. Start Cam Newton. @Panthers https://t.co/fRxTCR4WtT
— J. Tiger (@TIG_Ronin) March 21, 2023
"It ain't 32 Quarterbacks better than me" #KeepPounding
I stamp that🖤💙 till this day it still ain't 32 QBs better, let's go @CameronNewton https://t.co/sIybE4vG4i
— Carolina On The Rise🖤💙 (@rise_carolina) March 21, 2023
Kids grab a chair and listen to me closely as I tell you this…@CameronNewton CAN STILL PLAY AT A HIGH LEVEL. I don't understand how this dude isn't on a roster. He's a great locker room leader and would serve as an excellent mentor for a young QB. https://t.co/lYNUkNvtUf
— Richard Walker (@dagreatmorpheus) March 21, 2023
I love it!! Show them Cam!! https://t.co/Sy9x7ELZxo pic.twitter.com/7mvnmf1npr
— 🌟 Reisa 🌟 (@2Dukegirl21) March 21, 2023
Let’s go! The league – and certainly fantasy – is way more fun with a healthy Cam Newton! Give this man a chance https://t.co/iegebqMOB2
— Michael F. Florio (@MichaelFFlorio) March 21, 2023
Hey @MiamiDolphins, HE’S TALKIN TO YOU https://t.co/UqfWe9Tm04
— Jeremy Klump (@NUTTYxPROFESSOR) March 21, 2023
Cam Newton saw Daniel Jones get 40M a year and knew he had to come back https://t.co/kpAsVggbu9
— Big Game Bengal (@BengalYouTube) March 21, 2023
oh hello https://t.co/4sHcdL6ACq
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonAU) March 21, 2023
