Might have role Week 10 Newton has a "good chance" of being active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, and he could mix into the Carolina offense for a handful of plays behind starting quarterback P.... Impact After Newton agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal Thursday, he joined the Panthers for his first practice of the season Friday. Though head coach Matt Rhule acknowledged that Newton's 2021 debut would likely wait until next week against Washington, the veteran signal-caller appears to have picked up his new team's playbook quicker than expected. If that's the case and he avoids the inactive list prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, Newton could be called upon for a few plays, most likely in obvious running or short-yardage/goal-line situations. Regardless of how Walker performs Week 10, Newton looks to be the top candidate to start the Panthers' Week 11 contest versus the Football Team.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE