It’s taken seven years, but we finally have Cam Newton’s side to one of the more infamous stories in Carolina Panthers history.
The franchise’s all-time leader passer joined fellow quarterbacks Jordan Palmer and Kyle “Lovey Dovey” Allen for Wednesday’s episode of The QB Room podcast. Newton, who provided an absolute wealth of perspective on his time with the Panthers, recalled the trip to Seattle in 2016—where he was benched because he did not travel to the game with a tie.
Yeah, that happened.
Here’s Newton’s account:
Newton, who won the Most Valuable Player award the season prior, was held out of the game’s opening drive. In a sick twist of karma to the powers that be (or power that were), backup Derek Anderson tossed an interception on the very first play of the possession.
After the Seahawks cashed in with an easy field goal, head coach Ron Rivera subbed Newton in for the remainder of the Sunday night showdown. The Panthers went on to lose, 40-7.
Oh, and if you think Newton may be fibbing, linebacker Thomas Davis and safety Tre Boston—both of whom were also on that 2016 squad—have very similar recollections . . .
Remember that time Cam Newton was inexplicably benched for a series in Seattle for an attire violation?
Well, glad you asked, because Thomas Davis wants you to understand one thing:
“That wasn’t Ron. That was Dave Gettleman, all day.” pic.twitter.com/dT8QvXxJPY
— John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) September 15, 2021
😂😂😂😂 This Hilarious cause he telling all Facts! I was there in the dining room and on the bus in the back! Lmaoo
Ayooo we LOVEEE DA! LOVE EM! When he threw that pick the Team was soooo hotttt! Not at DA but the decision they made. 😡😡😂😂😂
I hope Cam keep story telling!🤣 https://t.co/QqAGfIxomd
— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) December 14, 2023
