RUMOURS: Seattle Seahawks & Atlanta Falcons Are Looking To Hire Cam Newton To Replace Their Legacy QBs

There was a time when Cam Newton was considered one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL. He was even pitched as Tom Brady’s replacement in the New England Patriots. But recently, the career of the athlete has spiraled down. Once, an MVP quarterback could now settle for a backup role.

There is no denying the amazing talents of Newton, though. Some teams can still use his experience and on-field IQ. Despite him kind of moving away from the limelight, a few clubs are still showing interest in the quarterback. Cam Newton could be a suitable replacement for their legacy QBs. 

The career of Cam Newton

Cam Newton started his professional career in 2011. He was the number one overall pick in the NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers. Everybody had high hopes for the Georgia native. In his first year with the franchise, Newton won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and got selected for the Pro Bowl.

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2015 was the best year for the athlete. “Super Cam” won the Bert Bell Award along with another Pro Bowl selection. He also won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and the coveted NFL Most Valuable Player. In 2020, the Patriots brought him in as a replacement for Tom Brady, who had left the franchise for the Buccaneers. Big things were expected from the QB. But he could not deliver. Newton came back to Carolina after his short visit to New England. The 32-year-old has not been able to perform at a level he once did. 

“I think I’ve proved to the people I need to prove to my worth, my value,” said Newton. “Me answering this now, just a day removed from the season, I don’t know what that looks like. But can I tell you, do I have a lot of football [left], do I want to play? Yeah. But under the right conditions.”

Seahawks and Falcons are interested in bringing Newton onboard

Under the right condition, Cam Newton is ready to even play as a backup quarterback at this point of his career. But teams like the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons could use the services of Super Cam. The Seahawks just lost their franchise quarterback Russell Wilson, and they are looking for a suitable replacement. Newton has the experience and could give the Seahawks what they need. 

The Atlanta Falcons also traded away their star quarterback, Matt Ryan, recently. They have signed journeyman QB Marcus Mariota. But they could use Newton as his backup. Both the Falcons’ backup quarterbacks are free agents and might not stick with the team for the next season. Both the franchises are interested in Cam Newton. Where do you think Newton will play next season? 

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