“Tremendous Restraint Bro”: Shannon Sharpe Pledges Support to Cam Newton After Getting Mobbed in Atlanta

Published 02/26/2024, 1:17 AM EST

Former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton recently found himself at the center of a social media storm. His 7-on-7 football event in Atlanta witnessed an unexpected scuffle, catapulting him to the headlines. One of the uploads of the video of the tussle generated over 6.4 million views in a matter of hours.

In the video, Newton, sporting one of his unique custom hats, was seen in a confrontation with a few individuals shoving, punching, and grabbing towards a fence line. Eventually, the event security stepped in. Although Newton didn’t throw any punches, it was uncertain if a single blow directed at him had any impact. NFL legend Shannon Sharpe shared his reaction to the incident.

After this altercation, Sharpe didn’t hesitate to express his thoughts on his podcast ‘NightCap’ alongside Chad Johnson. With a supportive tone, Sharpe addressed Newton directly, saying, “Cam, hang in there, bro. You’re a better man than me”. He further added, “You and your dad put this 7-on-7 camp on, trying to give back to the community, trying to help underprivileged kids. But I wish you the best, bro. You showed tremendous restraint in that situation, and I wish you all the best, bro.”

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Sharpe’s supportive message acknowledges Newton’s history of community involvement and the unique challenges he faces. He not only recognized Newton’s ability to avoid escalating the situation but also emphasized the resilience required to navigate such incidents when under the public eye. The former Broncos TE shared a supportive message considering Newton’s involvement in the community.

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What is Cam Newton’s side of the story?

The recent incident that brought attention to him had nothing to do with his on-court skills but unexpectedly put him in the spotlight. The details of what led to the altercation are unclear, leaving fans wondering about what ignited the confrontation.

As per Fox News, the altercation may have stemmed from a recent video Newton shared on his social media, where he can be heard saying, “If you beat my team – 15U C1N Red or 18UC1N Platinum – I will pay every single player on the team. Tell me who’s doing that. If that ain’t putting your money where your mouth is, I don’t know what to say.”

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Newton, being a native of Atlanta, runs C1N, an organization established in 2021. The organization focuses on developing young athletes’ football skills through events like 7-on-7 tournaments. Further details remain in question as Cam Newton’s appearance in his show ‘4th & 1’ would attract more viewers this week to hear his side of the story.

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Mohammad Almas Saad is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Almas has over four years of experience writing about the sport he loves. He began right after college and has composed more than 500 stories.

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“Tremendous Restraint Bro”: Shannon Sharpe Pledges Support to Cam Newton After Getting Mobbed in Atlanta

What is Cam Newton’s side of the story?

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