A video surfaced Sunday that shows 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton Involved in a scuffle At the 7-on-7 youth soccer tournament in Atlanta.
The video shows Newton, wearing one of his custom-made hats, being pushed up a flight of steps by three men before moving towards a fence line. The video lasts less than 30 seconds before the altercation is broken up by a policeman and event security at the WeBall Sports x DynastyU 7v7 match at Best Academy.
Newton, the No. 1 overall pick out of Auburn in 2011, doesn't look like he's throwing any punches on video and looks like he's defending the three. A punch was thrown in Newton's direction, but it's unclear if the punch landed on the former quarterback.
It is not known what caused the dispute.
Newton is from Atlanta. Runs C1N, an organization founded in 2021, focuses on developing the skills of young athletes in football by providing opportunities to compete at the highest level through 7-on-7 tournaments and other events, according to Newton's website. The organization's mission is to create an environment that promotes growth and development on and off the field by helping young athletes achieve their goals in soccer and life, according to the website.
C1N plays tournaments across the country.
Newton's under-15 team Won the championship In the event.
Efforts to reach Newton's representatives Sunday night were unsuccessful.
Newton hasn't played in the NFL since 2021, when he spent part of the season with the Carolina Panthers, the same team that drafted him.
Newton spent 11 seasons in the NFL, throwing for over 32,000 yards and 194 touchdowns. He ran for 75 TDs during his time with the Panthers and New England Patriots.
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