Veteran NFL Quarterback Makes Shocking Statement

Here\'s what he had to say.

Veteran NFL player Cameron Newton broke silence about his recent release from the New England Patriots stating that he was going to be a "distraction" to the team. He also added that it was his "aura" that caused his departure.

Newton stated that he thought he was going to be released after he contracted the coronavirus and even after he was cleared he believed that he was going to be released from the team. He added that he was going to distract the team by not being a starter.

"The reason they released me is because, indirectly, I was going to be a distraction without being the starter," Newton said. "Just my aura. … That’s my gift and my curse. When you bring a Cam Newton to your facility, when you bring a Cam Newton to your franchise, people are interested."

"Let me be honest with you. If they would’ve asked me would I play behind they say, ‘Cam, we gonna give the team to Mac. … You’re gonna be the second stringer. We expect you to be everything and some to guide him throughout this tenure,’ I woulda said absolutely. The truth of the matter is this, he woulda been uncomfortable."