NFL: Cam Newton has surgery on rotator cuff.
QB’s partially torn rotator cuff repaired
Cam Newton is recovering from surgery to repair a partially torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
Pat Connor performed the surgery on the Panthers quarterback Thursday at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Panthers head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion said, “Dr. Connor was pleased with the results of the surgery and Cam is at home resting.”
Vermillion said Newton will begin his rehabilitation on Monday.
Newton, the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 2015, suffered the injury last December in a win over the San Diego Chargers. The Panthers hoped that rest during the off-season would allow the shoulder to heal naturally, but when it didn’t respond as expected Newton decided to have surgery.
The Panthers have said they expect Newton will be ready for training camp.
Newton played the final three games of the 2016 season even though Carolina’s playoff hopes were essentially over because of its 5-8 record.
Chargers hire Tomlinson: Former running back LaDainian Tomlinson rejoined the Chargers as a special assistant to the owner.
The Los Angeles Chargers made the move to reunite the San Diego sports hero with the franchise that employed him for his first nine NFL seasons. Tomlinson will be a public representative of the Chargers and will participate in community outreach programs while the franchise moves north after 56 seasons in San Diego.
“L.T. is one of the most beloved and iconic Chargers of all time,” owner Dean Spanos said. “His active involvement in our fight for Los Angeles is vital, and he represents the very best of what it means to be a Charger on the field and in the community.”
The 37-year-old Tomlinson will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August.