The Carolina Panthers might not be really happy with their quarterback situation. General manager Scott Fitterer now confirms that Cam Newton could be an option again.

Munich – The Carolina Panthers still haven’t solved their quarterback problem at the end of March. Is Cam Newton once again an approach to address the problem?

The possibility is there, as general manager Scott Fitterer confirmed. “The thing with Cam is it’s got to be a fit for us and it’s got to be a fit for him,” Fitterer said, “He’s looking for a specific opportunity. And the door is still open for us. We’re very open to Cam.”

In what role, then, is probably the key question. As a starter, the Panthers are unlikely to have him in mind.

Failed Comeback 2021

Because the Panthers brought back Newton, who previously played in Charlotte from 2011 to 2019, during last season. The 2015 MVP totaled 684 yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions in eight appearances, while also rushing for 230 yards and five more touchdowns. The five games as a starter were all lost. The 32-year-old is currently a free agent.

Even though fans celebrated his return, he wasn’t the answer to the quarterback question in 2021, which Sam Darnold had reopened himself after a 3-0 start to the season with faltering performances.

In 2022, the Panthers had also sought Deshaun Watson, according to media reports, and the franchise also has the sixth pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. In addition to Darnold, the roster currently includes PJ Walker.

Fitterer explained that Darnold is currently ahead in the race for the starter job. Which means little to nothing at this point.

And Newton. “We’ll see how it goes. He knows where we’re at,” said Fitterer, who revealed that coach Matt Rhule and Newton had “a really good conversation”. “We’ll see where it goes. “

Backup of Wilson or Watson?

Newton could have other options besides the Panthers, though primarily as a second-rounder.

For example, the Denver Broncos are mentioned as a backup to Russell Wilson and the Cleveland Browns as a replacement for Deshaun Watson.