Cam Newton Benched for 1st Play vs. Seahawks, Derek Anderson Given Start

December 5, 2016   ·   Rob Goldberg   ·   Jump to comments

Quarterback Cam Newton did not start for the Carolina Panthers in Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. 
Backup Derek Anderson got the start for the Panthers and responded by throwing an interception on the first play from scrimmage. Newton returned to the field on the next possession.
According to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer, the quarterback is healthy but was benched due to a coach's decision.
Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer reported a dress-code violation prompted the decision. According to Ashley Stroehlein of WBTV, Newton violated the dress code by not wearing a tie.
Head coach Ron Rivera said it was completely his decision, and he made it because he treats all players on the team the same, per Max Henson of the Panthers' official website.
"Coach has rules in place and we have to abide by them," Newton told reporters. "We did not lose this game because of a tie." 
Newton said other players offered him a t...

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