Playing nearly the entire first half, the Cardinals rookie QB displayed arm strength and accuracy. Here's a look at all the big takeaways from the third full week of the 2019 NFL preseason.
The Panthers hope Cam Newton will see the field again "pretty soon" as he continues to deal with a left foot sprain.
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton remains in a boot and didn't practice today, staying inside for treatment. Ron Rivera remains cautiously optimistic Newton will be ready for the opener and hopes to see him on the field soon.
Kyle Allen says he working as though he will be the Panthers' starting quarterback in Week 1 even though the team is cautiously optimistic Cam Newton (foot sprain) will be ready. But as he reminds he works with that mentality every week.
Panthers backup quarterback Kyle Allen taking snaps with Cam Newton not at practice after suffering a mid-foot sprain on Thursday.
Ryan Hoover helps several Panthers with their hand speed and technique, with a goal to win one-on-one matchups on the field.
Ryan Hoover, a martial arts expert who owns Fit to Fight in Charlotte, North Carolina, demonstrates with his son Riley some of what he teaches Panthers players such as Pro Bowl defensive lineman Kawann Short to help hone his skills and get in shape for the upcoming season.
The poor production of Kyle Allen and Will Grier -- and the offense in general -- are troublesome signs for the Panthers if Cam Newton misses any time.
The Panthers are hopeful that Cam Newton will be available for the regular-season opener after the quarterback suffered a mild sprain of his left foot in Thursday's preseason loss.
Panthers GM Marty Hurney said Cam Newton has a mild mid-foot sprain on his left foot and the team is cautiously optimistic he will be ready for the opener against the Rams.
While we wait to see how Cam Newton's sprained left foot will impact him over the next week or so, his backups, Kyle Allen and Will Grier, have two of the four lowest yards per attempt this preseason of any QB with at least 25 throws. This according to ESPN Stats and Information: Mike White, Dallas, 3.5; Kyle Allen, Carolina, 4.4; Brandon Allen, Rams, 4.5; Will Grier, Carolina, 4.6.
Early indications are that Cam Newton suffered a sprained left ankle, per league source. The 2015 NFL MVP is expected to undergo more tests on Friday, but at least the initial outlook was the injury wasn't too serious.
Panthers general manager Marty Hurney, regarding Cam Newton's injured left foot, told the team radio network: “We're hoping it's not too bad. We'll find out more tomorrow. But I hope it's not too bad.''
The backup quarterback job remains a mystery for the Panthers, and the sense of urgency has to be intensified with Cam Newton's injured left foot. Coach Ron Rivera said he was looking for more consistency. He didn't get much. Kyle Allen completed 3 of 6 passes for 16 yards. Will Grier was 4-for-8 for 44 yards.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said he didn't know much about Newton's injured left foot other than the medical staff was taking him in for x-rays. “He's in a walking boot,'' Rivera said. “That's all I can tell you.''
This was not the return to the field that Cam Newton was hoping to make.
Panthers lose 10-3 to New England. But did they lose quarterback Cam Newton, who left after the third series with an injured left foot? That is the looming question from the third preseason game in which Carolina managed only 99 yards of total offense.
More bad news for the Panthers' offense. Rookie tackle Greg Little left the field in a cart to be evaluated for a concussion. The team has high hopes for the second-round pick.
Might have said this before, but Panthers' first-round pick Brian Burns is the real deal. He had two sacks in 10 plays in the preseason opener. He's got a strip sack that Carolina recovered tonight. That "Spider-Man'' celebration is going to be something kids all over Charlotte are doing.
Cam Newton is headed to the locker room after medical staff looked at his left/foot ankle following a sack, his second of the night. Might be it for him tonight. Newton had surgery on his left ankle in 2014.
Cam Newton is 4-for-6 passing for 30 yards with two sacks in three series. He threw one pass away when the pocket broke down, a smart move. He took the sack the last time after scrambling around and now the staff is looking at his left leg. Not a smart move.
Cam Newton's first pass in a live game since being shut down the final two games last season went for 3 yards to DJ Moore. A three-and-out for the Panthers' offense. Ron Rivera said he wanted to get three to four series out of his franchise quarterback. A few series like that and it could be more.
Panthers' game day: Ron Rivera hopes to get quarterback Cam Newton three to four series tonight when the Panthers face New England. It will be his first work of the exhibition season . A lot depends on how efficient the first series or two is. Running back Christian McCaffrey and the rest of the starters also expected to play in a dress rehearsal for the opener.
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 504 | 353 |
| Atlanta | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 414 | 423 |
| Carolina | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 376 | 382 |
| Tampa Bay | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 396 | 464 |
