From the moment the Panthers went public with their intention to trade Cam Newton — and framed it as Newton requesting a trade — the two sides were headed towards an ugly breakup.
On Tuesday, the Panthers made their decision.
Carolina officially released the former NFL MVP after the team was unable to generate trade interest. Newton is coming off an injury-shortened season where he only played two games. He underwent surgery on his left foot and is expected to be ready for the regular season — whenever that should happen.
While Newton initially tried to refute the Panthers’ claim of a trade demand, Newton wasn’t necessarily upset to move on from Carolina — at least on social media.
Newton wrote on Instagram (edited for clarity):
“I’m free and hungry. No pity party. Just work.”
He also included videos on his Instagram Story of himself going through some workouts on the treadmill.
Hey, the foot seems fine.
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