Cam Newton's days with the Panthers appear to be numbered.
According to The Athletic's Jordan Rodrigue, the team is expected to release Newton "very soon" after having a hard time trying to trade the former league MVP.
Earlier this week, the club announced it had given Newton permission to seek a trade. But shortly after the Panthers' announcement, Newton fiercely replied on Instagram to a post on the team's page.
"I never asked for it," he said. "Please do not try and play me or manipulate the narrative and act like I wanted this; you forced me into this.