Superman is back in Charlotte.
The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Cam Newton on Thursday, reuniting the 2015 MVP with the organization where he spent his first nine NFL seasons. Newton had been a free agent since being released by the New England Patriots as part of 53-man roster cuts.
Sam Darnold is expected to miss the next four to six weeks with a shoulder injury, which should open the door for Newton to return to his former perch as the Panthers' starting quarterback. P.J. Walker will serve as the Panthers' starter for at least this week while Newton is getting reacclimated.