As mentioned earlier today, Cam Newton was involved in a car accident where both Newton and another driver were taken to the hospital for treatment. Medical tests revealed that Newton suffered two transverse process fractures in his back and no internal injuries.
Further testing revealed that Cam Newton has two transverse process fractures in his lower back and no further internal injuries.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 9, 2014
Prayers up for my brother cam! I'm hoping everything is ok!
— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) December 9, 2014
This is the same injury suffered by Tony Romo earlier in the season, which he has played through. Newton is listed in fair condition and owner Jerry Richardson said that he is in "good shape". If Cam can't go this weekend, Panthers quarterback Derek Anderson will assume the reigns.
