The Cam Newton media empire continues to grow!
Cam Newton, the former superstar quarterback for the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots, is joining ESPN’s “First Take” as a commentator. The four-letter network’s Adam Schefter confirmed the news after Alex Weprin of The Hollywood Reporter made the initial report in an exclusive piece where he spoke with Newton.
Newton will make his debut Friday for Stephen Smith & Co. (RELATED: ‘I Resent Those Accusations’: Aaron Rodgers Claims He Didn’t Get Robert Saleh Fired, And You Know He’s Flat-Out Lying)
The one-time NFC Champion has been the host of his own podcast since his days in the NFL came to an end.
Last played in 2021, the 35-year-old Newton was the 2011 NFL Draft’s No. 1 overall pick and went on to win the league’s MVP in 2015.
“I’ve always brought passion and energy into everything I do, and that won’t change at ESPN,” Newton said to The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to share my perspective and go toe-to-toe with the best in the business. Fans can expect the same intensity I brought to the field, along with real talk, bold takes, and good fun.”
ESPN reached agreement with former NFL MVP Cam Newton to primarily be a commentator on First Take. Newton will make his show debut Friday, Oct. 11 during a live show at Tennessee State University for First Take’s HBCU roadshow this fall. pic.twitter.com/Bf0pSonQ7o
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 10, 2024
Not gonna lie… The thought of Cam Newton, Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe on the same show sounds like some epic ish.
