CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers will be counting on second-year quarterback Kyle Allen to assist them climb out of an zero-2 hole to start the season. Aside from their on-area accomplishments, Rivera and Newton are linked by their contracts.
When Newton took to YouTube in late September to debate his harm, he admitted that he rushed himself back too soon so as to play within the 2019 season opener. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, a transfer to injured reserve is "on the table" for Cam Newton (foot). What you don’t know, what none of us knows, is how it really received this far in the first place.
Meanwhile, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Newton is "anticipated to want a number of weeks' more relaxation" for his foot to heal, making a move to injured reserve an increasingly practical chance. Who is running for House of Representatives in Virginia will make a sixth consecutive start in place of Newton on Sunday versus Tennessee. is not expected to require a procedure to address the Lisfranc injury to his left foot after meeting this week with Dr. Robert Anderson, who did not recommend surgical procedure to treat the injury, David Newton of ESPN.com reviews.
Newton is because of make greater than $18 million in base wage subsequent season — the final year on his current deal — and depend for $21.1 million against the team's wage cap. If the Panthers determined to launch Newton, though, the useless cap hit would count for just $2 million in 2020 whereas saving Carolina $19 million to allocate for other gaps in the roster. Now Carolina is left wondering if practically a decade of games, three,980 move attempts and 934 carries have taken their toll.
have not ruled out an IR stint for Newton, which effectively would finish his season. For the foreseeable future, although, Kyle Allen will proceed to direct the offense in Newton's stead.