For most of the day Stitched Michael Palardy Jersey , it looked like there was nothing at all wrong with Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.But just before halftime of their easy win over the Ravens, he asked out of the game, out of concern for his right shoulder.According to Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Newton told the staff his shoulder felt good in the first half, but he didn’t want to risk anything by trying to heave the ball 50-plus yards downfield.Newton hasn’t been sharp on deep throws since his March 2017 shoulder surgery Youth Julius Peppers Jersey , and looked particularly bad last week before his miraculous fourth-quarter comeback against the Eagles. He didn’t throw in practice on Wednesday or Thursday, which confirmed that there was something amiss.So just before the break, backup Taylor Heinicke came into the game, and instead of heaving it to the end zone, he ad-libbed and found tight end Greg Olsen for a 13-yard gain which set up a Graham Gano 54-yard field goal.It was Heinicke’s second NFL pass Stitched Julius Peppers Jersey , and the fact he’s deemed a better option than Newton at anything seems cause for concern. But the Panthers have insisted Newton can continue to play, and his reduced workload during the week might become the “new normal.”Otherwise, Newton was very sharp against the league’s best defense, going 21-of-29 for 219 yards and two touchdowns, while running for 52 yards and another score. The Panthers have added another offensive lineman from the AAF to a one-year deal."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomCarolina Panthers free agency 2019Carolina Panthers sign former AAF guard Kitt O’BrienNew Youth Da’Norris Searcy Jersey ,14commentsThe Panthers have added another offensive lineman from the AAF to a one-year deal.EDTShareTweetShareShareCarolina Panthers sign former AAF guard Kitt O’BrienThe Panthers continue to raid the AAF closet as they have signed yet another offensive lineman from the recently disbanded league. Former Birmingham Iron guard Kitt O’Brien has signed a one-year deal with the Panthers, according to the team’s website.O’Brien (6-foot-5, 325 lbs) has spent time with the Colts and Browns since being an undrafted free agent in 2013 out of Ball State. He was most recently with the Birmingham Iron in the AAF before the league disbanded earlier in the week.O’Brien gives the Panthers another offensive lineman to look at during offseason workouts for potential depth. The team has continued to search every possible nook and cranny for offensive linemen this offseason to hopefully provide franchise quarterback Cam Newton some adequate protection in 2019. There’s a chance that O’Brien can impress enough to make the 53-man roster at the end of the summer, but right now I’d say his most likely landing spot is the practice squad. Things can certainly change, though Blue James Bradberry Jersey , so keep an eye on him throughout the team’s offseason workouts. He may just surprise us all.