CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Cam Newton will see his first game action since undergoing ankle surgery in March when the Carolina Panthers host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
Just how much he’ll play remains to be seen.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera expects Newton to play at least a quarter, but said it’s possible the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback could see additional action. He said that will depend on how well the offensive line protects and if Newton can control his competitive urges to take off and run when pressured in the pocket.
“If we’re playing well, doing good things and the offensive line is shoring up, we’ll continue with him into the second (quarter),” Rivera said. “If not, we’ve got to be smart about this and make a decision.”
Newton has been practicing all week and even ran some read option.