CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Cam Newton has been cleared from the NFL’s concussion program and can play Sunday when Carolina visits New Orleans.
The team said Saturday in a short statement that Newton had passed the league’s concussion protocol. Previously, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said the quarterback and 2015 league MVP was expected to start against the Saints “barring a setback.”
Newton participated fully in practice Friday, but still had to meet with an independent doctor before being cleared to play.
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Newton hasn’t spoken to reporters since suffering a concussion on Oct. 2 against the Falcons.
The Panthers are 1-4 and have lost three straight games.
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