Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was hit in the knee during Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, and Newton said after the game his health was in danger.
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Newton took several shots to the head earlier in the season against the Denver Broncos, and he said he feels like he's held to a different standard than other star quarterbacks in the league.
This hit on Cam Newton should have been a penalty. pic.twitter.com/VA8Q3ooTvy
— Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) October 30, 2016
During his press conference after the 30-20 win over the Cardinals, Newton said he wanted to discuss his health with Roger Goodell.
https://twitter.com/nick_dumont/status/792837085111738369
Newton scrambles more than most quarterbacks, and he is bigger than most NFL defenders. However, it does seem like he takes more hits in the pocket than most quarterbacks, so this is an interesting situation to monitor moving forward.
ESPN's Ed Werder updated the situation as well, noting Goodell will meet with Newton:
Source: #Panthers Ron Rivera expressed his concerns about Cam Newton protection directly today in call to #NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) November 1, 2016
Source: Goodell has vowed league review of Newton situation, also promised he would speak to the 2015 MVP directly about the issues
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) November 1, 2016
(h/t The Big Lead)
