Cam Newton Apology: Former Panthers QB Clears the Air After Ugly Brawl at Youth Football Tournament

Cam Newton spent eleven seasons in the NFL and never in his entire career he was involved in a physical scuffle with his opponents. Now as he lives on as a free agent, he helps young kids to achieve their dreams of becoming pro footballers. However, he attained media attention because of his recent altercation with two men during a 7-on-7 football tournament in his hometown Atlanta. N

FL fans were confused as to why a talented former quarterback would engage in such unnecessary brawls. After a week following the incident, Newton finally addressed the incident in his latest podcast, “4th & 1,” where he apologized and explained what led to the altercations.

Cam Newton revealed that the two men who confronted him weren’t strangers, but actually his former colleagues. TJ and Steph Brown used to work for his organization “C1N” as coaches. They now work in a different organization called “Top Shelf Performance (TSP)” as part of their coaching team. The altercation began from on-field banter and trash-talking during a 7-on-7 football tournament and eventually turned into a brutal physical fight.

 

Apologetic for his actions, Newton acknowledged his emotions got the best of him and that the situation should have never escalated. Emphasizing understanding the impact of one’s decision, he highlighted how a single moment can drastically change one’s life.

“To every single high school player, to every single person of influence, to every single athlete, use my situation as a way to understand that in one moment, and one decision, your life can change just like that. And I let my emotions get the best of me. And it should not have been called for. And with that, I apologize to anybody affected.”

The ex-quarterback realized the seriousness of the situation, admitting that as a public figure, he should have taken a better judgment. He recalled a recent conversation with the president of C1N, where he reminded the former quarterback of the influence and responsibility he carries. Newton revealed,

“Even though he was empathetic to understanding where I was coming from, he simply said, ‘Cam, that cannot happen. You mean too much to too many people. Too many people are betting on you to keep their lights on.'”

Overall, Cam Newton acknowledged the need for better emotional control, realizing things could have gotten much worse if the fight hadn’t been stopped by the security personnel. Throughout the video, Cam Newton didn’t blame anyone and instead emphasized the importance of staying calm, especially when you are a role model for others.

Atlanta Police Department Weighs in on Cam Newton’s Altercation

Cam Newton runs a sports organization ‘C1N’ that helps train and support young football players. His organization’s team competed and won the “We Ball Sports” 7-on-7 tournament in Atlanta. According to the Atlanta Police Department, the altercation happened on the second day of the football camp, on Sunday, February 25th, around 2 PM. The Police officials stated,

“Neither Mr. Newton or any of the other involved persons who remained on scene indicated that they required medical attention or wished to pursue criminal charges,” 

The police admitted they weren’t sure what sparked the fight, but they did witness two men pushing and grabbing the ex-Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton. They quickly stepped in to stop the altercation. Interestingly, Newton and the other coaches involved seem to have a strong bond, having worked together before.

Following the fight, nobody felt the need for medical assistance and did not press charges against each other. In his “4&1” podcast, Newton spoke positively about the coaches, highlighting their skills and the positive impact they have had on young kids due to their good coaching abilities.