Panthers great Cam Newton weighs in on debate over media access to NFL locker rooms

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton weighs in on the NFLPA's message regarding media access to locker rooms.

Tim Weaver | 6 Hours Ago

Cam Newton at Michael Rubin's Fanatics Super Bowl Party held at Marquee Dayclub Las Vegas at The Cosmopolitan on February 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. / (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)

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A lot of professional athletes have a somewhat contentious relationship with the media. It's ironic that many of them wind up going on to work in the media after their playing days are done. Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman comes to mind for one. Sherman is now a podcaster and works as an analyst for Amazon's Thursday Night Football broadcasts. Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton can also be included.

In addition to his regular 4th and 1 podcast, Newton is now also working as a regular contributor on ESPN's First Take show. Newton may be part of the media now, but he still thinks there should be some changes regarding media access to NFL locker rooms after the game. Here's Newton weighing in on the NFLPA's recent memo calling for interviews to be held outside the locker room.

Cam Newton on media in locker rooms

'It's intrusive and uncomfortable’⁣@CameronNewton gets real about media access in locker rooms pic.twitter.com/SczYq7hK2J
— 4thand1show (@4thand1show) October 16, 2024