NFL Rumors: Cam Newton Open to Backup Quarterback Role in 2020

Catch up on all the latest NFL news and rumors following the 2020 NFL Draft.

The 2020 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, but the offseason transactions won't come to an end anytime soon. Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is still on the free-agent market, as is former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Will the pair of former No. 1 picks find a home before opening day? 

Check out the latest crop of NFL news and rumors below:

• Quarterback Cam Newton is open to being a backup in 2020. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)

• Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is not expected to sign with the Seahawks. (Brady Henderson, ESPN)

• Running back Devonte Booker intends to sign with the Raiders. (Sean Cunningham, ABC 10 Sacramento)

• The Cowboys signed offensive lineman Cameron Erving to a one-year deal. (Mike Fisher, CowboyMaven on SI)

• The Jets placed wide receiver Quincy Enunwa on season-ending IR. (team announcement)

• Quarterback DeShone Kizer cleared waivers and is officially a free agent after being released by the Raiders.


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Michael Shapiro is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated. He is a Denver native and 2018 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.