Panthers 'pleased' following Cam Newton's shoulder surgery

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws an interception to Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Newton will undergo surgery at the end of this month to repair a partially torn rotator cuff in his right throwing shoulder. Panthers spokesman Steve Drummond says the 27-year-old Newton will miss minicamp and OTAs, but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late July. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack, File)The Carolina Panthers announced Thursday afternoon that quarterback Cam Newton is on the mend after undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery to repair a partially torn rotator cuff.

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