Newton to start at QB for Panthers, Walker could still play

Posted November 19, 2021 6:00 am

By STEVE REED

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Cam Newton will start Sunday at quarterback against the Washington Football Team.

Rhule said P.J. Walker, who started in Carolina's 34-10 win against the Arizona Cardinals last week, could still see action as well since there are portions of the game plan that Newton is still learning.

'œHe has really done a nice job of learning the game plan for this week,'ť Rhule said of Newton, the league's MVP in 2015. 'œThere is obviously a lot to learn and there are some parts that obviously he probably has a better grasp of than others. But he's worked hard and he's really a smart player, a smart quarterback.'ť

Newton scored touchdowns - one rushing and one passing - the first two times he touched the ball against the Cardinals. He played 12% of the team's offensive plays after signing with the team just three days before the game.

As for Walker' role, Rhule said: 'œThere are certain parts of the offense that Cam doesn't have a lot of exposure to yet, so we will have both guys up and ready to play and probably use both of them.'ť

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