With Cam Newton set to have surgery, the Panthers have added another quarterback. ESPN.com’s Field Yates reports (via Twitter) that the team has signed Garrett Gilbert.
We learned earlier this week that Newton was set to undergo surgery to repair a partially torn rotator cuff on his throwing shoulder. The former MVP is expected to miss offseason workouts, but he should be recovered for the start of training camp. Besides Newton (and Gilbert), the Panthers are currently rostering quarterbacks Derek Anderson and Joe Webb.
Gilbert, a former sixth-round pick, entered the league in 2014. The Southern Methodist product has spent time with the Rams, Patriots, Lions, Raiders, and Panthers. The 25-year-old has yet to make an appearance in a regular season contest. He was on New England’s practice squad during the 2014-15 season, so he is the owner of a Super Bowl ring.
Who?
Almost as many rings as peyton
More than Cam !!
As many as the Bears
What QBs have come back from shoulder surgery and been successful? Shoulder issues can affect how you throw.
I know Drew Brees has, but any others?
Tomy romos probably had a few
Cam doesn’t need to throw as much as Brees though because he’s bigger and can run and only might have to throw 20ish times a game