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Cam Newton recalls visiting the Carolina Panthers facility with his son who pointed out the franchise erased his history.
On March 24, 2020, a bizarre situation unfolded within the Carolina Panthers organization. Carolina released their star Quarterback, Cam Newton, who had been with the team since 2011. An elite-level quarterback like Cam being released and no one willing to trade for him sounded bizarre.
Cam was a free agent for 86 days before landing with the New England Patriots. However, he returned to the Panthers in 2021. Unfortunately, the Panthers didn’t resign Cam, leading him to build his multimedia empire.
Sports Illustrated reports things may still be tense between Cam and the Panthers despite the 2021 reunion. On his show “4th & 1” Cam explained why he didn’t attend the Panthers game in Germany when other Carolina legends were present.
Cam had no idea why but shared an interesting story about his most recent visit to the organization with his son.
“We went into the Panthers’ facility and you mean to tell me one of the greatest Panthers to ever play ain’t up [on the walls] nowhere? I’m talking nowhere.”
At first, you would presume Cam is exaggerating but he revealed it wasn’t even him who noticed he wasn’t posted anywhere in the building.
“Who brought it to my attention? My son,” Newton revealed. “So as a man, when you have to explain to your son, ‘Daddy, where’s your picture?'” he questioned.”At this particular point in time the question was, ‘Oh, we don’t know if Cam’s retired yet.’ Newsflash: I’m never going to retire. I know I played my last piece of football. It don’t matter to me to officially retire.”
Eventually, Cam addressed why he wasn’t at the game and revealed he wasn’t invited and the organization acts like he never existed.
“I didn’t even know certain opportunities even existed,” Newton said in a somber tone. “So did it hurt my feelings? Yeah, it did. I’m like damn, bro. I gave this city everything.”
During the Germany game, former Panthers legends Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis were selected as team ambassadors. For a special occasion such as playing across the pond, including your former superstar is a no-brainer. The Panthers have never won a Super Bowl and their last appearance was in 2015 thanks to Cam.
Regardless of your opinion of Cam, you can see the funny actions of the team that drafted him out of College.
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