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Cam Newton's Release Best for Panthers Moving Forward, Says HC Matt Rhule

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The biggest move of Matt Rhule's first season in Carolina came last month, when the Panthers moved on from longtime quarterback Cam Newton after they signed Teddy Bridgewater.

Rhule said the move, while polarizing, is best for the franchise.

"We felt in the end, the best thing for the team was to sort of move forward," Rhule told reporters on a Zoom call Wednesday. "I have no doubt he will play well. We just felt it was the best thing for us moving forward."

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