OFFICIAL: Panthers Release QB Cam Newton

The Cam Newton era in Carolina has officially come to an end

The news is finally official. The Carolina Panthers have announced that they have released franchise quarterback Cam Newton.

The 30-year old quarterback will certainly go down as the best quarterback in the team's 25 year history. He threw for 29,041 yards and 182 touchdowns with a career record of 68-55-1 as the starting quarterback of the Carolina Panthers. Newton also won the NFL MVP award in 2015, where he tossed for 3,837 yards and 35 touchdowns en route to a Super Bowl appearance.

Carolina was unable to find a trade partner for Newton, which led to his release. 

The Panthers will now turn over the keys to the offense to newly signed Teddy Bridegwater, who agreed to a three-year, $63 million deal.

Here are other stories on Cam Newton from this past week:

Carolina Fumbled the Cam Newton Situation

A Timeline of the Cam Newton Saga

Reliving the Best Moments of the Cam Newton Era

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