Panthers owner David Tepper gives update on Cam Newton’s future

Cam Newton’s future with the Carolina Panthers remains unclear based on comments made by owner David Tepper on Tuesday.

Tepper said Newton’s future with the organization essentially comes down to health, and the team will make no determination whether he will stay or go until they have clarity on how he is physically.

Panthers Owner David Tepper on Cam Newton: “There’s a lot of different things that can happen, but first is, is he healthy? Tell me that and then we can talk.”

— Joe Person (@josephperson) February 11, 2020

Newton had trouble with his left foot all season, and it limited him to just two games. He’s only played a full 16 game season once since the end of 2015, and it’s no surprise that the Panthers want to know that he’ll be able to play a full season before committing to him.

The quarterback has been confident that he’ll be back with Carolina in 2020. The Panthers clearly aren’t ready to agree with that assessment yet. He’s owed $18.6 million next season, and the team may still look into a trade if they can get a good return.