SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Cam Newton will open training camp on a pitch count as the Carolina Panthers hope to avoid a setback like their franchise quarterback experienced in 2017 following the first of two shoulder surgeries.
Newton threw with few limitations the first four days of the 2017 camp following surgery to repair a partially torn right rotator cuff, and then was shut down for more than a week after developing soreness.
While January arthroscopic surgery to clean up scar tissue went well and team officials believe Newton will be ready to start the 2019 season, they are taking a cautious approach.