Panthers great Cam Newton is asked why he thinks he's no longer in the NFL

Why has the NFL left Cam Newton behind? Well, the man himself seems to believe it has more to do with his suitability than his playing ability.

Emmy-award winning journalist Jemele Hill raised that very question on this week's episode of Funky Friday with Cam Newton. Hill, the podcast's latest guest, asked the Carolina Panthers' all-time leading passer why he thinks he's no longer playing football.

Newton didn't hold back in his response . . .

Coincidentally, Newton had a chance to speak to this topic on this past Wednesday's episode of his other show, 4th & 1 with Cam Newton. While covering this week's improbable return of quarterback Philip Rivers, he stated that the Indianapolis Colts' interest in the 44-year-old (and previously retired) grandfather almost felt like a slap to his face.

Newton, now 36 years old, hasn't played an NFL down since 2021.

Although he's yet to officially retire, the former Most Valuable Player has become a fixture in the sports media scene—serving as a regular panelist on ESPN's First Take and a host for BET's 106 & Sports.

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