CHARLOTTE, N.C.
The Panthers, who selected Newton with the first overall pick in the 2011 draft, released him following the 2019 season after he had struggled for several years with shoulder and foot injuries.
“After we talked and deliberated, I went back to my office and called Cam night,” Rhule said.
“Cam Newton is a pro,” Rhule said when asked whether Newton harbored any hard feelings about his release from the Panthers in 2019.