NFL fans hoping to see a reunion between head coach Ron Rivera and quarterback Cam Newton in Washington will have to wait.
According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, Newton's services aren't required at the moment while the club assesses the long-term status of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was injured in Week 1 on Sunday.
Florio wrote:
"Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Washington Football Team isn’t there yet with Newton. If Fitzpatrick is out, Taylor Heinecke becomes the starter and Kyle Allen becomes the backup.
"If the injury bug continues to bite, things could change.