Newton has played for the Panthers since 2011.
The Panthers are expected to release quarterback Cam Newton, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Albert Breer of the MMQB.
The move comes after the team recently announced it gave the Auburn product permission to seek a trade. Carolina said general manager Marty Hurney met with Newton and his representation to discuss the plan. However, shortly after the Panthers shared the news, Newton took to social media to say he did not request to leave.
"I never asked for it," he said. "Please do not try and play me or manipulate the narrative and act like I wanted this; you forced me into this."
The Panthers tried to send Newton to Bears or Chargers but were unable to land a deal and there are no starting quarterback jobs available. Releasing Newton was the only option, according to Breer.
Earlier this offseason the Panthers stayed quiet about Newton's future with the team. In December, the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Carolina would attempt to trade Newton if it received "a large deal."
Newton has dealt with multiple injuries during his nine-year career with the Panthers, who drafted him in 2011. He was sidelined last season after Week 2 due to the Lisfranc fracture in his left foot he suffered during the preseason.
He is owed $18.6 million in 2020 and will become a free agent in 2021, barring a contract extension.
Newton has gone 68–55–1 in his career, leading the Panthers to the playoffs four times. He helped Carolina reach Super Bowl 50 in February 2015 but lost to the Broncos. Newton is the Panthers' franchise leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns and rushing touchdowns.
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