ESPN hires Cam Newton to join Stephen A. Smith on First Take

Former NFL backmost Cam Newton is acceptable to articulation ESPN's First Take, it has been revealed.

The Hollywood Reporter claims Newton, who spent the bulk of his 11-year vocation with the Carolina Panthers, volition marque his debut at Tennessee State's shot crippled this Friday arsenic portion of First Take's HBCU roadshow. 

The greeting sports speech show, which is hosted by Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim, is 1 of the astir fashionable programs connected the web and besides includes the likes of Shannon Sharpe and Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo.

'I’ve ever brought passionateness and vigor into everything I do, and that won’t alteration astatine ESPN,' Newton is quoted arsenic saying. 'I’m looking guardant to the accidental to stock my position and spell toe-to-toe with the champion successful the business. 

'Fans tin expect the aforesaid strength I brought to the field, on with existent talk, bold takes, and bully fun.'

Newton initially spent 9 seasons with the Panthers aft being selected with the archetypal wide prime astatine the 2011 NFL Draft.

The Atlanta-born backmost was named NFL MVP successful 2015, the aforesaid play helium helped Carolina scope its 2nd Super Bowl, which ended successful decision against the Denver Broncos. 

He went connected to walk little clip with the New England Patriots and different play with the Panthers, but has not played since failing to beryllium re-signed by the squad successful 2021. 

'Cam Newton’s summation to First Take brings an electrifying presence, enhancing our roster of top-tier personalities,' said ESPN exec David Roberts.

'His dynamic charisma, combined with the high-profile debates alongside Stephen A. Smith, volition make compelling, must-watch tv for fans.'