Former NFL MVP Cam Newton recently dispelled the notion that he's not willing to be a backup quarterback. The former Panthers and Patriots quarterback, who didn't play in 2022, said that there wasn't any interested parties vying for him this off-season. Newton named nine quarterbacks he'd be willing to back up, including former league MVPs Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson. Newton also listed down potential quarterbacks he'd be willing to groom, naming three promising rookies in C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, and Anthony Richardson. Newton's video, posted on his YouTube channel, explains that he is willing to be part of a team but would like to mentor young quarterbacks as well.

Newton's list of quarterbacks he'd be willing to backup included the Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen, Chicago Bears' Justin Fields, Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson, Miami Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa, Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, Tennessee Titans' Malik Willis (not currently a starter), Washington Commanders' Sam Howell, and Aaron Rodgers.