Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton undergoes surgery on right shoulder
Thursday 24 January 2019 23:35, UK
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has had arthroscopic surgery on his right throwing shoulder.
The team announced Newton's rehabilitation process will begin immediately and no timetable has been listed for when he can begin throwing again.
The procedure was successfully performed by Panthers team physician Pat Connor.
Carolina have not disclosed the exact nature of Newton's shoulder injury. The quarterback also had surgery in March 2017 to repair a partially-torn rotator cuff.
Newton struggled all season with right shoulder problems that limited his ability to throw the ball downfield.
On several occasions the Panthers substituted backup Taylor Heinicke to throw long Hail Mary passes because of Newton's lack of arm strength.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera decided to hold Newton out of the final two games of the 2018 regular season with "shoulder soreness".
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