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Cam Newton Says Playing with Injury 'Wasn't the Smartest', but Would Do It Again

Cam Newton knew he was heavily limited by a shoulder injury at the end of last season, but he doesn't regret staying on the field to help the Carolina Panthers compete for a playoff spot.

The quarterback discussed his decision to play in the team's Week 15 loss to the New Orleans Saints with Peter King of Football Morning in America:

"As a quarterback in this league, you're unanimously the leader, right? We needed that game. I felt as if I wanted to give my team everything that I had honestly.