Cam Newton Scores Two Touchdowns in First Two Plays With Panthers: 'I'm Back'

Newton was flagged for an unsportsmanlike penalty for his celebration after the first touchdown.

Cam Newton didn't waste any time in his return to the Panthers this Sunday. The longtime Carolina quarterback rushed for a touchdown and passed for another on his first two plays since re-signing with the team earlier this week.

"I'M BAAAAAAACK!"

Cam Newton scores in his first play back with the Panthers!
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— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) November 14, 2021

"I'M BAAAAAAACK" pic.twitter.com/0hKHgrEzSC

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 14, 2021

P.J. Walker got the starting job this week against the Cardinals but Newton was inserted into the game when the offense was at the 2-yard line and he rushed it in for the touchdown. After the score, he removed his helmet and repeatedly screamed "I'm back," for which he was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct.

In the Panthers' second trip to the red zone, Newton was sent out again and this time found the end zone with his arm. He completed a two-yard pass to Robby Anderson.

And on his second play, Cam has his second touchdown 🔥

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— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) November 14, 2021

The Panthers went on to beat the Cardinals 34–10 and Newton finished with eight passing yards and 14 rushing yards. After the game, he was asked how much of the playbook he knew and he responded "two touchdown's worth."

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Cam Newton pumps up the crowd and celebrates with his teammates after his first game back with the @Panthers 🖤💙 pic.twitter.com/vsDYToRyao

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 15, 2021

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