Cam Newton released by Carolina Panthers; where will he play next? Options are slim.
NFL veteran quarterback Cam Newton is a free-agent after the Carolina Panthers released him Tuesday. Unable to find a trading partner, the team ultimately decided to release him outright.
The Panthers recently reshuffled their quarterback deck with the free-agent signing of Teddy Bridgewater and the addition of XFL star P.J. Walker.
With Carolina in the rear-view mirror, and following a very active market of quarterbacks moving to new teams, one has to wonder: Where Newton will be playing next? The oddsmakers at BetMGM have updated their odds on just that…
Odds on Cam Newton's next team
Odds via BetMGM, last updated March 24 at 5:45 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Chargers +300
There could be a potential marriage here if the price is right and Newton's health (foot, shoulder) is where it needs to be and the oddsmakers have the Chargers as the most likely landing spot.
Can you really see the Chargers entering the year with Tyrod Taylor as QB1? Well, it is the Chargers… and they may look at the position early in the NFL Draft, too.
This NFL futures bet is worth a moderate-unit wager at +300 value.
Miami Dolphins +350
The Dolphins seem destined to find their quarterback of the future early in the NFL Draft. However, even if they do, a move on Newton would make sense to help bridge-the-gap better than the tandem of Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen did a year ago. It wouldn't, however, fit in with the total rebuild Miami has been working through.
New to sports betting? A $100 wager on the Dolphins being Newton's team returns a $350 profit if Newton is on roster in Week 1. While the odds and profit are favorable, I'll pass on a wager here as Miami stays the course on their rebuild.
Jacksonville Jaguars +350
The Jags are in rebuild mode and it makes more sense to see what magic Gardner Minshew II can pull off as QB1 for a full season rather than bring in Newton. Pass on a wager here.
New England Patriots +450
Replacing Tom Brady in New England won't be an easy job for anyone and something tells me Newton's style wouldn't fit nicely into the Patriots way. While New England could use more talent at the position, signing a flashy quarterback doesn't seem in head coach Bill Belichick's DNA. Pass on a wager here.
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Washington Redskins +500
These odds should be even longer. Yes, there is the Ron Rivera connection and team owner Daniel Snyder is always a wildcard, but Washington just added former Carolina QB Kyle Allen via trade and have second-year Dwayne Haskins, a first-round pick from a year ago, on roster. Bringing in Newton would be a strange twist from their previous moves. Plus there has been speculation they may want a quarterback early in this year's NFL Draft… Pass on a wager here.
Denver Broncos +1600
Denver doesn't have a ton of experience at the position and second-year QB Drew Lock, who made just five starts in his rookie year, is expected to be QB1. Pass on a wager here.
Las Vegas Raiders +2500
Despite the fact Derek Carr had career-best marks in completion percentage (70.4) and passing yards (4,054) last year, it just feels like the Raiders aren't that committed to him. Could Newton be a fit here as the team continues to be reshaped in head coach Jon Gruden's mold? Personally, it would be a poor move - but, this feels just like a move the Raiders would entertain. I'm down with a small-unit wager here, but the team's recent signing of Marcus Mariota (Titans) tempers that bet.
Pittsburgh Steelers +2500
Ben Roethlisberger, 38, isn't getting any younger and missed all but two games a year ago. Did the team see enough out of Mason Rudolph, a third-year pro, last year to believe he can be QB1 moving forward? I think so. Pass on a wager here.
Other long-shot Cam Newton bets
While these teams are all on the board at BetMGM, and all have very profitable returns, none of these squads, barring injury, seem likely to bring him in. I'd pass despite the high return.
- Buffalo Bills +4000
- New York Giants +5000
- New York Jets +5000
- Indianapolis Colts +8000
- Chicago Bears +10000
- Detroit Lions +10000
- Los Angeles Rams +10000
- New Orleans Saints +12500
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