Panthers great Cam Newton doesn't believe that Justin Fields deserves to be benched by Steelers

Carolina's former league MVP weighs in again on Pittsburgh's change at quarterback gong into Week 7.

Tim Weaver | Oct 19, 2024

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Justin Fields #2 and Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warm up prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. / (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

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The Carolina Panthers don't seem to be in any hurry to make another change at quarterback. After Week 2 they benched Bryce Young for Andy Dalton, and even though Dalton doesn't give them any upside in the long run they seem determined to ride him out as long as they can. At least one team around the NFL is making a pretty significant change at QB this week, though.

After days of speculation, Russell Wilson let the cat out of the bag earlier this week when he said he expects to start on Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the New York Jets. That means that Steelershead coach Mike Tomlin is benching Justin Fields despite a 4-2 start to the season.

Former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is not a fan of the move. Here's another take from number one on Pittsburgh's QB situation.

Cam Newton on Steelers benching Justin Fields

FULL SEGMENT: @CameronNewton breaks down why Justin Fields DOES NOT DESERVE to be benched...and Russell Wilson should be worried pic.twitter.com/JIIXpeoRKv
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