Expect to see extra of Cam Newton on ESPN. 

The former NFL MVP has signed a muliti-year cope with the community who will increase his function on First Take, ESPN’s signature morning debate present. OnThursday (August 28), Newton made his return throughout a dwell present at Norfolk State University as a part of the First Take HBCU tour.

In an announcement, Newton expressed his pleasure to be again with the sports activities community.

“I am excited to be back with the First Take team and share my voice on all things sports,” Newton mentioned. “This is an incredible opportunity for me to connect with fans and bring my passion and knowledge to a show I’ve always admired.”

“Cam Newton is a unique talent who is authentically himself, and that’s a key ingredient for success on First Take,” mentioned David Roberts, Executive Vice President, Executive Editor, Sports News and Entertainment at ESPN. “Cam is also an ultimate team player. All of us at ESPN look forward to watching Cam create a strong connection with his teammates and our fans.”

The information of Newton’s signing comes after Shannon Sharpe, who served as a daily contributor on First Take, was let go from the corporate after settling a sexual-assault lawsuit. Sharpe was accused of sexual assault and battery by a former romantic accomplice. There have been conflicting experiences over the character of his exit, 

Newton isn’t any stranger to ESPN. Last season, Newton appeared on “First Take” on Fridays in the course of the NFL season.

As a standout collegiate participant, the  Heisman Trophy led Auburn University to the BCS National Championship in 2010, changing into the primary general choose within the 2011 NFL Draft. He would go on to win the NFL Rookie of the Year, the NFL MVP award in 2015, main the Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl 50 the identical yr. He additionally holds the NFL document for many profession speeding touchdowns by a quarterback with 75.