Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) stands on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule talks to quarterback Cam Newton (1) on the sideline after Newton came out during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) runs to sack Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs for a touchdown against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after their loss against the Washington Football Team during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after scoring against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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ATLANTA, GA – “There’s no excuse!” are the words former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton used as he addressed his involvement in a fight at a youth football tournament over the weekend.
Video footage from the Atlanta tournament surfaced online Sunday showing Newton being shoved by three people atop of a flight of steps. The fight was eventually broken up by police and security.
Newton used his popular podcast called 4th&1 with Cam Newton to address the situation. You can watch his full response here:
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ATLANTA, G.A. — Video surfacing on the internet shows former Panthers’ quarterback and NFL MVP Cam Newton involved in a fight at a youth flag football tournament over the weekend in Atlanta.
Cam Newton led Auburn to a Natty with 1 O-lineman that started an NFL game and no one else recording a NFL reception, rush attempt or pass attempt. He’s used to being a one man army, so you are delulu if you thought some guys jumping him was gonna phase him. Hat didn’t even move. pic.twitter.com/i321xmZTyE
The incident happened at the We Ball 7 on 7 flag football tournament. There is no word on what caused the fight but you can clearly see a man throw punches at Newton.
Newton held his own until all the men were separated. No other details have been released at this time. Check back for updates.
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