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Cam Newton out several more weeks. IR possible.

Jeremy Igo

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Apparently the doctor visit wasn't "to be cleared to play", that was wishful thinking.

Cam Newton is reportedly out several more weeks at least, and now IR is on the table. 

From NFL.com...

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will use the weekend to consider his options on how to proceed with his plan for recovery following a visit to noted foot and ankle expert Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay.

While Newton has been frustrated with how long his Lisfranc injury is taking to heal, surgery was not recommended and is not currently in the plans, sources say. The hope is that more rest will allow the injury to heal without having a procedure that would knock him out months.

While there is no timetable for recovery, Newton is expected to be sidelined several weeks and potentially more. As the Panthers enter Week 9 -- with Kyle Allen starting against the Titans on Sunday -- time is running out for the former league MVP.

That brings Newton to his decision, one that he's weighing after returning home from seeing Anderson, the former assistant team physician.

Being placed on Injured Reserve is on the table for Newton, sources say.

The reason is simply the timing. If he's out more than a month and heals perfectly during that time, is a December return to the field realistic? Maybe not.

Despite being injured in Week 2, Newton still has not healed enough to be able to practice with his teammates. At most, he's worked off to the side doing rehab.

"He's going up and probably seeing one of the best foot doctors," head coach Ron Rivera said Friday before the visit, "and whatever we get from the doctor, I think will probably really impact the decisions going forward."

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Even if he doesn't play this year and heals up for next year, I think the Panthers let him play out his next year. If he's back to form they pay up, if not, he was only $21 mil for 2020. It's worth the gamble. They will not give him a long term deal just yet. I hope he comes back and has a great year, Good for him and everyone that way. 

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1 minute ago, musicman said:

Even if he doesn't play this year and heals up for next year, I think the Panthers let him play out his next year. If he's back to form they pay up, if not, he was only $21 mil for 2020. It's worth the gamble. They will not give him a long term deal just yet. I hope he comes back and has a great year, Good for him and everyone that way. 

I am afraid it is how quick his body is breaking down. Three serious injuries in the last three years does not bode well for his extension. I’m not sure when we could see a fully healthy Cam.

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 They might as well IR him and let him get to 100% before next year .  He still has a year left on his contract in 2020. Let him play the final year of his contract and make a big QB decision after that season.

With all the injuries he's had post 2015, they aren't handing him a contract unless he can prove he can stay healthy for a full season again I'd think. They'll give him the reigns in 2020 and that is pretty much put up or shut up time for Cam. If he can't stay healthy next year or his performance doesn't return to early 2018 level, then I could see him going to free agency or retiring depending on how he's feeling by the end of next season.

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9 minutes ago, uncfan888 said:

Welp.. Ron and Marty got their excuse to stick around another year. Hopefully Tepper won't buy it

Let’s hope not. The one thing positive that can come out of this is  a coaching change.  After last week I am fully convinced that RR just can’t get us to the promised land.  

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