In a recent 7-on-7 football event over the weekend, former NFL MVP Cam Newton found himself caught up in a wild brawl. The chaos was captured in a widely circulated viral video.
The ex-Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots quarterback, known for his imposing 6’5″ and 245-pound stature during his playing career, was seen in a skirmish with multiple individuals. The individuals involved were reportedly associated with Top Shelf Performance. Top Shelf’s teams were participating in the inaugural “We Ball Sports” 7v7 tournament held in Atlanta.
Newton’s own “C1N” 7v7 team was also partaking in the event.
Cam Newton took on 3 guys and didn’t flinch pic.twitter.com/OzAnrhsniU
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) February 25, 2024
Cam Newton Brawls at Youth Football Camp
Reports on the incident failed to specify the catalyst for the altercation, but it unfolded from within a pop-up tent. The brawl eventually spilled into a nearby area enclosed by a fence. A security officer intervened and successfully dispersed the conflicting parties.
Fortunately, there were no reports of serious injuries or arrests stemming from the incident. At 34 years old, Newton’s last NFL appearance was in 2021. However, he’s still in great shape (as proved by the video footage above).
Of course, social media users quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to make jokes about the situation…
Cam Newton been thru some of the worst offensive line in the history of the NFL, a couple of people trying to jump him is a walk in the park.
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) February 25, 2024
Many users pointed out that Cam Newton was often a “one-man wrecking crew” during his playing days. So, it’s no surprise to see him take on some many individuals during this fight with ease…
Cam Newton led Auburn to a Natty with 1 O-lineman that started an NFL game and no one else recording a NFL reception, rush attempt or pass attempt. He’s used to being a one man army, so you are delulu if you thought some guys jumping him was gonna phase him. Hat didn’t even move. pic.twitter.com/i321xmZTyE
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 25, 2024
Anyone who watched Pros vs. Joes back in the day knows that stepping on the field with an NFL player isn’t a wise idea. But this video clip proves that trying to wrestle with them isn’t too smart, either…
Fighting Cam Newton gotta be the dumbest things an average human can do
— JP Acosta (@acosta32_jp) February 25, 2024