When Cam Newton underwent surgery to repair a partially torn rotator cuff on March 30, the team expected him to be out for at least 12 weeks. A team release revealed that Newton would not be allowed to throw for 12 weeks and would not throw with the team for 16 weeks.
According to head coach Ron Rivera, the 2015 MVP is ahead of schedule and expected to throw on the side during next week’s minicamp.
Newton played through the injury during the 2016 season and has been making good progress during his recovery which has led the team to allow him to throw during the June 13-15 minicamp.
The QB will work directly with head trainer Ryan Vermillion while the rest of the team hits the field.