Cam Newton offers to improve Falcons' quarterback situation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Cam Newton expressed interest in joining the Atlanta Falcons and suggested he could outperform current starter Cooper Rush. With Rush struggling last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Falcons are considering quarterback options going into Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. Newton, who last played in 2021, emphasized his readiness for a comeback and criticized the perception of his abilities. He has not formally retired and is actively seeking opportunities in the NFL, while Matt Ryan, the Falcons' president of football operations, has been throwing in practice despite not having played since 2022.
- •Cooper Rush is expected to start for the Falcons in Week 2.
- •Cam Newton claims he can do better than Rush.
- •Newton last played in a regular season game in 2021.
- •Matt Ryan has been throwing in practice since becoming president of football operations.
- •The Falcons face the Carolina Panthers this week.
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Newton sends a message to the Falcons
"Former Panthers QB claims he can do better than Falcons' current starter
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