Panthers’ Newton has surgery on throwing shoulder
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has had arthroscopic surgery on his right throwing shoulder.
The team announced Newton’s rehabilitation process will begin immediately and no timetable listed for when he can begin throwing again.
The procedure was successfully performed by Panthers team physician Pat Connor.
Carolina still has not disclosed the exact nature of Newton’s shoulder injury. The quarterback also had surgery in March of 2017 to repair a partially torn rotator cuff.
Newton struggled all season with right shoulder problems that limited his ability to throw the ball downfield. On several occasions the Panthers substituted backup Taylor Heinicke to throw long Hail Mary passes because of Newton’s lack of arm strength. Panthers coach Ron Rivera decided to hold Newton out of the final two games of the 2018 regular season with “shoulder soreness.”
Raven’s Harbaugh receives contract extension
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Ravens coach John Harbaugh has received a new four-year contract following a season in which he guided Baltimore to the AFC North title.
The new deal is designed to keep the winningest coach in Ravens history under contract through the 2022 season. It replaces a pact that was slated to end after next year.
The 56-year-old Harbaugh took over as Ravens coach in 2008. Under his guidance, the team has reached the playoffs seven times and won a Super Bowl.
His record in Baltimore is 114-78, including 10-6 in the postseason. Among current NFL coaches, Harbaugh has the fourth-longest tenure in the league.