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Karl Rasmussen

Why Cam Newton Felt Disrespected By Philip Rivers's NFL Comeback With Colts

Philip Rivers, at the ripe age of 44, returned to the NFL this week after signing a contract with the Colts. It’s been five years since he last took a snap in the league, but apparently Indianapolis saw enough in his workout to give him an opportunity following the season-ending injury to Daniel Jones.

That decision didn’t sit too well with another former quarterback who has been open to returning to the NFL: Cam Newton. During a recent episode of his podcast, “4th&1 with Cam Newton,” the former MVP said he felt disrespected that Rivers signed a new contract before he even received a phone call from the Colts.

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