Cam Newton shared his thoughts on why he isn’t currently on an NFL roster during his recent appearance on Audacy’s V-103 Hip-Hop station.
He suggested that a combination of factors, including the evolving landscape of the NFL and the perception of his playing style, might contribute to his absence from the league.
He emphasized his confidence in his abilities and hinted that he remains ready to return if the right opportunity arises.
“I scare people,” Newton replied. “Because you can’t control me. I’m not a puppet. I cut them strings off a long time ago. If that would’ve been the case, they would’ve told me without telling me to, ‘Cut your dreads.’ They would’ve told me without telling me to just, ‘Be a little quiet.’ They would’ve told me without telling me, ‘Why you making it about you – how you dress?’
“But as some of us know in this space, I dress like this every day. This ain’t a facade. This ain’t a front. This is me. And if you can’t, you know, welcome me with open arms, then I’m not for you. And I think people need to understand that you are not for everybody… ”
Despite his openness to serving as a backup, Cam Newton hasn’t been part of an NFL roster since 2021, and he disclosed that no teams have reached out to him in the past two years.
Nevertheless, Newton has stayed active in other areas, notably in business ventures and his “I Am iConic – Live Tour” with Brandon Marshall.
His impact on the game is significant, and he continues to influence and inspire beyond the football field.
