Newton not on Week 1 injury report, feels 'like a rookie again'

Cam Newton will be a go for the Carolina Panthers' Week 1 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, as the quarterback wasn't listed on the team's injury report Wednesday.

Newton sprained his foot while being tackled during the Panthers' Week 3 preseason game, but claimed he's feeling as fresh as ever heading into the 2019 season.

"I feel like a rookie again," he told reporters, according to NFL.com's Jeremy Bergman. "I'm having fun, feeling good and the thrill is still there, man. I'm blessed, just knowing that, man, you just got to sometimes put things into perspective.

"Just two or three weeks, two or three days ago, grown men cried, you know what I'm saying? People getting unexpectedly cut, released, traded or whatever. I'm just lucky to be a part of a fan base and organization for the same nine years. A lot of people can't say the same."

The former NFL MVP was back at practice following his injury scare and insisted his ankle and shoulder - which he underwent offseason surgery for - won't hold him back.

"I'm focused on the Rams," Newton said. "I don't want to dwell on something that's irrelevant or what doesn't need to be talked about. Excited about the matchup on Sunday. Really looking forward to playing four quarters of football."

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