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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) warms up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
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Cam Newton's Shoulder Surgery Reportedly to Sideline QB for 'About 4 Months'

Adam WellsMar 30, 2017

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will have his injured right throwing shoulder operated on Thursday.

Per ESPN.com's Adam Schefter, Newton is "expected to be sidelined about four months" following the procedure.

The Panthers announced March 21 that Newton needed surgery to repair a partially torn rotator cuff he suffered during a Week 14 game against the San Diego Chargers.

Panthers head athletic trainerย Ryan Vermillion said the expectation is Newton will start "an early throwing program" after 12 weeks with the hope he will be able to "start throwing with the team at 16 weeks" following the procedure, perย Max Hensonย of the team's official website.

Newton completed a career-low 52.9 percent of his passes last season, but he only missed one game in Week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a rib injury. The Panthers finished a disappointing 6-10, last in the NFC South, one year after playing in the Super Bowl.

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