PHOENIX – Quarterback will undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder Thursday, then he’ll put in the work throughout the offseason necessary to put a product on the field that will make the Panthers successful in 2017.
The offense around Newton is also undergoing a similar procedure according to head coach Ron Rivera, working to build strength back after a tough season to put a winning product on the field again – one that will still feature Newton but that will better support him as well.
“For the last six seasons, Cam has shouldered so much of that responsibility,” Rivera said at the NFL Annual Meeting that concluded Wednesday with the NFC Head Coaches Breakfast.