Cam Newton has come to a realization this time. The energy in Dallas was electric as the OT7 season kicked off bringing together some of the most talented young athletes in the country. But for the former NFL MVP, the weekend wasn’t just about football. It became a moment of deep reflection. It led him to publicly address an outburst that had left a mark on both his team and character.
Appearing on a new episode on 4th&1 With Cam Newton on March 21, Cam Newton didn’t shy away from the truth. His tone was different this time — measured, contemplative, and tinged with regret. “I had a revelation this week,” he admitted. “I’m almost embarrassed to say but I must use my testimony to impact and empower others.” Then he listed the names, one by one as he issued a public apology — Kendall Lock, Raymond Willis, Lou George, and Amari Peggy Collins. The people he felt he let down. While he didn’t go into detail about the incident, he made it clear that he failed to listen to those around him.
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“There was a situation that happened that I did not allow the people who I trust the most and my coaches and my staff and my support system to feel comfortable to tell me when I was wrong,” Cam Newton confessed. For a man who always prided himself on being a leader, this confession was striking. He acknowledged that his focus on the game had blinded him — “I was so focused on the game that I was skipping steps. And I apologize publicly.” And whatever happened there came with a heavy cost.
“It cost us a game and I was embarrassed because surely, it wasn’t fair, you know how Cam gets. And that’s not right,” he added. Cam Newton’s journey since leaving the NFL in 2021 has been about more than just pro football. His C1N program has become a breeding ground for top recruits with stars like Auburn commit Devin Carter and Alabama bound Alexander Ward honing their skills under his guidance. He’s invested not just time but a quarter million dollars annually into these kids’ future. And now he knows how his actions could impact these young players for this isn’t the first time he let his emotions run wild at a 7-on-7 event.
A throwback to Cam Newton’s 7-on-7 viral brawl
A year ago, a viral video from a 7-on-7 tournament in Atlanta surfaced. It features him being shoved near a staircase before a scuffle broke out. The video didn’t capture Cam Newton throwing a punch but it certainly stained his reputation. And now, history seemed to repeat itself. Reflecting on these incidents, he took accountability, acknowledging that his emotions sometimes got the best of him. “I f—– up bad and saying sorry just ain’t good enough sometimes and even me making this public apology just isn’t good,” he said.
Cam Newton then made a bold promise — “For the children who follow me, for the people who follow me, man, I f—– up in a way that I didn’t allow my support system to get through to me and I’ll be better.” Moments like this reminded him that leadership isn’t just about coaching talent. It’s about setting the right example. “A lot of people are depending on you, a lot of people are entrusting you to make the right decision,” he noted. “Sometimes, you have to listen twice as much as you talk.”
Cam Newton’s already learned his lesson the hard way. And after this moment of reckoning, he promises to do just that.
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