The Seattle Seahawks look set at quarterback with Russell Wilson and Anthony Gordon, but reports swirl about their interest in former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.
The Panthers released Newton after a season-ending foot injury in Week 2 of last season and his future is up in the air. Carolina proceeded to sign Teddy Bridgewater as their quarterback and Newton is left searching for a new city to call home.
Speculation that Newton could sign with the Seahawks rose this offseason because of his similarities in play and attributes to Russell Wilson.
NFL reporter Ian Rapoport said that Newton is open to being a backup signal-caller on a team and that his decision will depend on the situation.
From NFL Now: Free agent QB Cam Newton has not ruled out a backup QB job in the right situation, I'm told. He wants to be (and should be) a starter. But he's open to being a backup. pic.twitter.com/g89M6vAgyv
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 7, 2020
The primary question surrounding Newton is his durability, but having him as a backup could come in handy for the Seahawks. Newton’s future team, if there is one, is purely speculation at this point.
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