The Carolina Panthers are expected to release quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday after they were unable to trade the former MVP, according to multiple reports.
Newton, the first overall pick in 2011, spent nine seasons in Carolina, taking the Panthers to the Super Bowl during the 2015 season. But his last two years were impacted by injury, leading Carolina this offseason to move on and start fresh with new coach Matt Rhule.
According to the NFL Network, the Panthers found no team interested in trading for Newton, who played just two games last season before sidelined with a foot injury. The 30-year-old was set to make $18.6 million in 2020.
With Newton set to hit the market, it is unclear which team will be interested in signing him.
The Redskins were initially thought to be one option, but the team traded for Newton’s backup, Kyle Allen, instead. Washington reportedly decided Newton wasn’t viable because he’d be expected to start, and the team did not want to give up on starter Dwayne Haskins.
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