CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – A Panthers spokesman says quarterback Cam Newton has “expressed regret” for his response to a female reporter’s question at a news conference.
When Charlotte Observer reporter Jourdan Rodrigue asked Newton Wednesday about wide receiver Devin Funchess’ route running, the former league MVP smiled and said, “it’s funny to hear a female talk about routes. It’s funny.”
Carolina spokesman Steven Drummond said in a statement to The Associated Press that Newton had a conversation with Rodrigue after the news conference ended and expressed regret for his remarks.
Drummond said the Panthers “strive as a department to make the environment for media comfortable for everyone covering the team.”
After Newton’s comments, he proceeded to answer Rodrigue’s question.