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Cam Newton's Injury Guide
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| Date | League | Injury | Level | Games Missed | Details |
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| Jun 4, 2021 | NFL | Hand | — | — | Newton suffered a slight bruise on his throwing hand in the Patriots' OTA session. He was ready for the Patriots' mandatory minicamp |
| Sep 12, 2019 | NFL | Pedal Lisfranc Sprain | — | 14 | Newton aggravated a left foot injury in the Week 2 loss to Buccaneers. He missed the rest of the regular season. |
| Oct 21, 2018 | NFL | Shoulder | — | 2 | Newton played through the injury until the final 2 weeks, when Carolina shut him down. Newton underwent surgery on January 24. |
| Jan 7, 2018 | NFL | Knee Strain | Grade 1 | — | Newton suffered ligament and cartilage damage, as well as extensive swelling. He avoided surgery. |
| Dec 11, 2016 | NFL | Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear | — | — | Newton eventually underwent surgery on March 30, 2017. |
| Oct 2, 2016 | NFL | Head Cranial Concussion | Grade 1 | 1 | Newton took a hard hit to the head during Week 4 action. |
| Dec 9, 2014 | NFL | Back Vertebral Fracture | — | 1 | Newton endured two transverse process fractures in his lower back in a car accident. |
| Aug 22, 2014 | NFL | Chest Rib Fracture | — | 1 | Newton suffered a fractured rib in a preseason game. He missed the first game of the regular season as a result. |
| Jan 12, 2014 | NFL | Pedal Ankle Ligament | Grade 3 | — | The procedure was designed to tighten ligaments in Newton's left ankle and give him more range of motion. Surgery was on March 19, 2014. |
| Dec 30, 2012 | NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull | Grade 1 | — | Newton suffered a left ankle sprain against the Saints that was considered minor. |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Non-NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain | Grade 2 | 13 | During his sophomore season, Newton played in the season opener against Hawaii but suffered an ankle injury. He then took a medical redshirt. |
Cam Newton Injury News
View AllDarnold back at practice Wednesday
Panthers QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) has been designated to return from IR and will practice on Wednesday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Darnold has been out since fracturing the scapula in his right shoulder back in Week 9. HC Matt Rhule said earlier this week that Darnold might get back into the mix down the stretch, so we'll see where this goes.
Darnold likely out for the season
The Panthers are not expecting to get QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) back this season, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. HC Matt Rhule said earlier this week that Darnold could be back in 4-6 weeks, but it sounds like that was optimistic. QB Cam Newton is expected to start Week 11 and will likely be under center the rest of the season.
Darnold to IR
The Panthers placed QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) on IR. He'll miss at least the next 3 games but is expected to be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. Carolina gave QB Cam Newton $4.5 million guaranteed for the rest of this season, so don't be surprised if Darnold doesn't get the starting job back.
