It's now been more than two months since the last time we Sammy Sosa Jersey saw on the field for the , and not so coincidentally, it's also been more than two months since the last time Newton spoke with the media.With questions swirling about his future, the Panthers quarterback finally broke his silence with the media on Monday during his annual Thanksgiving Jam event. During the event, Newton served up Thanksgiving dinner in Charlotte to 1,300 underprivileged kids and their families. Although Newton didn't take questions from reporters at the event, he did briefly bring up the elephant in the room: His future in Carolina.With just one year left on his contract, Newton's status with the Panthers is completely up the in the air. CBS Sports Insider Jason La Canfora reported in early November that a new deal. La Canfora has also reported that new Panthers owner David Tepper has , which could lead to a complete overhaul of the Panthers' coaching staff and front office.When it comes to Newton, the Panthers are going to have three options: They can keep him, they can cut him or they can trade him. Based James Norwood Jersey on his comments on Monday, it sounds like the Panthers quarterback would like to stay in Charlotte for the foreseeable future. " ," Newton said, via ESPN.com. "Charlotte is a place I know people know me. They're not just a suming. They know how I am. They know my energy. They know what I like and what I don't like. For me to have that type of presence, it just reminds me that ... it's right. We're looking forward to countle s more years in Charlotte to impact the community in ways outside of the game of football."Although Tepper wouldn't , the Panthers owner did show up for the quarterback's event on Monday, which meant a lot to Newton."It means a lot," Newton said of Tepper's attendance. "Him and his wife, just the unwavering support from them. There's so many people that help along the proce s to make my life easier." Newton, who was placed on injured reserve in November, also added that he's felt supported during his time away from the team."From comments to text me sages to voicemails to phone calls, it's just great to see certain people never Jason Heyward Jersey changing up on you and knowing you can always depend on certain people," Newton said.The charity event was the first time since September that Newton has really made his way out into public, and from the sound of it, he really enjoyed his experience. "I was in a place where I wasn't used to being," Newton said of being out. "Being in the position I am, being away from the game and mi sing the support and the on-field interactions with fans, when you finally do come out to a showing like this and it's the first time in about eight to nine weeks, that's what you mi s the most.As for Newton's future, the Panthers will have a lot to consider this offseason. After the 2019 season, Newton will have only have one year left on his contract, which is a Justin Steele Jersey deal the Panthers could look to unload. The Panthers can Albert Almora Jr Jersey save a total of $19 million in cap space if they decide to cut him or trade him away this season, which is why both of those options could make sense (Although trading him would make a lot more sense than cutting him).One of the reasons the Panthers have been hesitant to commit to him for the long term is because he's been battling multiple injuries. Not only is he dealing with a foot i sue that will eventually cause him to mi s 14 games this season, but he also mi sed two games last year due to a shoulder injury. The good news for Newton is that he still has the support of the owner, which could help pave the way for him to stay with the Panthers if that's what both sides decide they want to do.
