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NFL rumors: Injury history among factors limiting interest in Cam Newton

Veteran quarterback Cam Newton was released from the New England Patriots last week, and he has not yet found a new team with the 2021 NFL season scheduled to begin Thursday night.

There also haven't been too many rumors of teams interested. The Cowboys have been speculated as a potential fit for the 2015 league MVP, but judging by Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy's recent comments, it doesn't sound like the NFC East franchise will be signing Newton anytime soon.

“I still think he has a ton of football left," McCarthy told reporters.