Cam Newton Injury: Updates on Panthers Star's Concussion and Return

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton suffered a concussion after taking a hit at the goal line against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4. However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Newton Active vs. Saints

Sunday, Oct. 16

The Panthers announced Newton is available to play in Week 6 against New Orleans.

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Latest on Newton's Practice Status

Friday, Oct. 14

The Associated Press' Steve Reed reported Newton was a full participant in Friday's practice.

"He looked good. He threw the ball pretty doggone well," Rivera said Wednesday, per Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer.

Reed provided a photo of Newton arriving at practice on Wednesday:

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Rivera Comments on Newton's Recovery

Tuesday, Oct. 11

Rivera told reporters Newton "did a lot" with regard to running on Monday and "had a good day." Rivera called the day "encouraging."

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Newton Asked to Change Playing Style

Sunday, Oct. 9

Citing sources, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that "multiple people in [Newton's] inner circle have counseled the Carolina Panthers quarterback to play more carefully."

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NFL GMs Reportedly Question Panthers' Use of Newton

Monday, Oct. 3

According to Jason Cole of Bleacher Report, two general managers said Carolina is using Newton too much on running plays:

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Newton Has Been Durable Despite Playing Style

Despite taking more hits than any other quarterback between 2011 and 2015, according to ESPN Stats & Info, Newton has been durable throughout his career. Before his latest setback, he missed only two games, both during the 2014 season, and one was because of a car accident.

Newton took multiple helmet-to-helmet shots in this season opener against the Denver Broncos, but he never left the game and put the Panthers in position to win before Graham Gano missed a 50-yard field-goal attempt with four seconds remaining.

The Panthers have an excellent defense, particularly in the front seven, but they will go only as far as Newton takes them. He is the reigning NFL MVP by virtue of being the best dual-threat quarterback in the league.