Panthers QB Newton may recover by training camp

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton might be ready for training camp after his recent shoulder surgery, ESPN reported on Sunday. At minimum, Newton is expected to be ready well in time for the start of the 2019 regular season, per the report.

Newton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder after battling discomfort over the second half of the 2018 season before eventually being shut down with two games remaining. The team hasn't yet announced a timetable for Newton's return.

This marks the second time in three offseasons that Newton has undergone surgery on his passing shoulder. The former NFL MVP was optimistic about the shoulder in a radio appearance on Wednesday.

"It's good. It's good," Newton told radio station 680 The Fan in Atlanta, adding, "It's better than I thought it would be. With so much going on throughout this season, I was in fear to see what actually was wrong." Newton passed for 3,395 yards and 24 touchdowns against 13 interceptions last season. Carolina started strong at 6-2 but collapsed with seven straight losses and ended up at 7-9.

--Field Level Media

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