Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has insisted that he will not use injuries as an excuse as he struggles with various ailments this season.
Newton was sacked a career-high nine times during Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and he has now been sacked 30 times so far this season.
"If you are asking me am I hurt right now? Yeah, I'm hurt. I haven't felt 100% for a long time. But is that going to be my excuse as to why we're on a losing streak? No. Absolutely not," Newton told reporters.
"But if you ask me a question, 'Is Cam Newton hurt?' Yes, I'm hurt. That is all honesty. But can I play? Yes, I can play and I will be playing."
The Panthers star signal-caller went on to insist that his right foot was fine and he has no issue with soreness in his surgically repaired left ankle.
