Report: Panthers expect Cam Newton to pass physical in March

Cam Newton’s future with the Carolina Panthers is likely to remain murky for a while longer, but some clarity may be coming next month.

According to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, the Panthers believe Newton will be able to pass a physical and be cleared for some football activity in March. That aligns with the time when the Panthers will have to make a decision on Newton’s future.

The Panthers will take it slow with Newton, knowing that his Lisfranc injury was a serious one. The team may keep him limited through spring workouts in April and May.

Carolina could save $19 million by cutting Newton ahead of next season. Whether they will remains an open question. Ownership has maintained that Newton’s health will have a big say in whether he’s brought back or not, making the physical and these upcoming workouts hugely important to Newton’s chances of remaining with the organization. He’s made very clear he wants to, but that decision is out of his hands at this point.