Cam Newton is joining ESPN, the network announced on Thursday.
As part of his deal, the former Carolina Panthers quarterback will join ESPN’s morning show “First Take”, which features Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and radio personality Chris “Mad Dog” Russo.
Newton will make his ESPN debut on Friday when “First Take” takes place at Tennessee State University as part of its HBCU fall tour.
The move is another step toward Newton’s goal of building his media career. He currently has over 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube and said he would like to become the most famous athlete-turned-YouTuber.
The 35-year-old Newton played 10 years with the Carolina Panthers and one season with the Patriots. He has not played in the NFL since 2021, and while he has spoke in the past about being open to returning to the gridiron, he said last month that in his mind his playing days are over.
