SI.com · Dec 6, 2018
Cam Newton Isn’t Fully Healthy, so Where Does This Leave the Panthers?
Over the last few weeks, it's clear that Cam Newton has been struggling with his shoulder strength, unable to throw deep. How does this impact a Carolina team still very much in contention for the playoffs?
CHARLOTTE — Cam Newton started his weekly Wednesday press conference with a fib.
“It feels great,” Newton said when asked about how his right throwing shoulder felt. “Taking it day by day. It’ll be ready to go by Sunday.”
It can’t feel great, and the evidence is there on tape. But Newton opened up in the next 13 minutes. He didn’t exactly detail his ailments—yes, multiple—but he admitted that he’s not close to 100% healthy and can’t make the throws he’s used to making.
