The Carolina Panthers set the stage for their first home playoff game in a decade by rolling out the red (or black and blue) carpet for franchise legend Cam Newton. Newton, who last appeared in front of the Charlotte crowd at Bank of America Stadium in 2021, served as the team’s “Keep Pounding” drummer for their wild card round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
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And, as expected, No. 1 had the Panthers faithful buzzing just before kickoff. . . like in the old days.
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Newton’s return to Carolina, regardless of the outcome of today’s game, was an iconic moment: for the organization, for the former MVP and, most importantly, for the fans. It also caught the attention of the rest of the NFL world.
Here are some of the best reactions to Newton’s electric, pulsating homecoming. . .
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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: NFL world reacts to Cam Newton’s exciting return to Carolina