Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton underwent surgery on his throwing shoulder Thursday morning in Charlotte, the team announced.
Cam Newton recovering after surgery on throwing shoulder
Newton had his partially torn rotator cuff surgically repaired Thursday.
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Head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion said in the Panthers’ release, “Head team physician Dr. Pat Connor performed surgery this morning at Carolinas Medical Center to repair Cam Newton’s partially torn rotator cuff. Dr. Connor was pleased with the results of the surgery.”
He added that Newton is going to begin rehab on Monday.
The injury happened in Week 14 when the Panthers were taking on the Chargers. Newton completed the game, and an MRI showed that he had a partially torn rotator cuff.
Head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion said earlier this month, “As a result of the MRI, we modified all of Cam’s work in the weight room and on the field for the final three weeks of the season.”
Newton and the Panthers took a step back in 2016 after going 15-1 and a trip to the Super Bowl in 2015. He was 6-8 in 14 starts, throwing for 3,509 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.
“Twelve weeks following surgery, Cam will begin an early throwing program with me,” Vermillion said. “If he progresses well he will start throwing with the team at 16 weeks after surgery and we’ll go from there. Our goal is to have him back at the start of training camp.”
The team had Newton on a schedule to accommodate the injury and help him heal as the offseason progressed, but an increase in pain level forced the team to decide to arthroscopically repair the injury.
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