Report: Cam Newton 'Hungrier Than Ever' After Injuries Cleared During Physical

Cam Newton reportedly has passed a physical with both his shoulder and his foot "checking out well," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.  

"He is hungrier than ever and eager for the next opportunity," a source told Schefter.

The quarterback will reportedly be released by the Carolina Panthers Tuesday after nine years with the team, per Schefter. 

The New England Patriots reportedly don't have interest in the veteran, per Jeff Howe of The Athletic, but there still could be other options. The Panthers reportedly tried to trade him to the Chicago Bears or Los Angeles Chargers before releasing him, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

A clean bill of health will certainly help him, especially with NFL team doctors no longer performing physicals amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Newton was limited to just two games last year due to a Lisfranc injury, while his 2018 season ended prematurely because of a shoulder injury.

The 30-year-old still played well when healthy in 2018, totaling 3,395 passing yards and 24 touchdowns in 2018 games. He set a career high with a 67.9 completion percentage, while his 94.2 quarterback rating was the second highest of his career behind only his 2015 MVP campaign.

Adding in his running ability with an average of 601 rushing yards in his first eight seasons, the quarterback can be an impact player for a new team.