FILE - At left, in a Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston walks off the field after the second half an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, in Tampa, Fla. At right, also in a Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/File)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (33) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hands off to running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kevin Minter, top, and tight end Antony Auclair (82) tackle Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) is upended by Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kevin Minter (51) dives to tackle Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) reacts following a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kevin Minter (51) and defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye (4) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (80) and wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) celebrate Godwin's touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly, right, tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen (66) and tight end O.J. Howard (80) celebrate with wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) following Godwin's touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead (31) tackles Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hands off to wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) runs for a touchdown while Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) looks to tackle during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) runs for a touchdown while Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) looks to tackle during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones (27) is tackled by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) congratulates running back Peyton Barber (25) following Barber's touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) scores while Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) finds some running room against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) for a safety during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson, left, and middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber for a safety during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers punter Bradley Pinion (8) congratulates kicker Matt Gay (9) following Gay's field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera argues with an official following an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon III Hargreaves (28) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey late in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. Tampa Bay won 20-14. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon III Hargreaves (28) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey late in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. Tampa Bay won 20-14. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field following the Panthers 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, left, and Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera speak following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) and quarterback Jameis Winston (3) celebrate following the team's 20-14 win over the Carolina Panthers following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

ARCHIVO - En esta foto de archivo del jueves 12 de septiembre de 2019, el quarterback de los Panthers de Carolina, Cam Newton (1), sale del terreno de juego tras una derrota 20-14 ante los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay en un juego de la NFL en Charlotte, Carolina del Norte. (AP Foto/Mike McCarn, Archivo)

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Godwin has emerged as a star of his own this year. He has 54 catches for 766 yards and six touchdowns, nearly surpassing his season-long total in 2018. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field following the Panthers 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Cam Newton is a former league MVP and the long-time face of the Panthers franchise. But it's hard not to wonder if his future in Carolina is coming to an end following his recent spate of injuries. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

El quarterback de las Panteras de Carolina Cam Newton sale del campo tras la derrota 20-14 ante los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay en el duelo de la semana dos del 13 de septiembre del 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) runs a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons. The 28-year-old Kuechly made the surprising announcement Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, on the team’s website. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field following the Panthers 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers are parting ways with Cam Newton. Carolina general manager Marty Hurney said Tuesday, March 17, 2020, via Twitter the team is giving the 31-year-old quarterback permission to seek a trade _ although the former league MVP responded by saying he never requested one. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Even with the status of the upcoming season uncertain because of the coronavirus pandemic, teams continue to tinker with their rosters by adding players they hope will help them win — whenever, or if, they actually play. Newton is 31 and five years removed from his AP NFL MVP season, but he has been posting workout videos on Instagram to show he's now healthy. Where he eventually ends up — likely as a backup, at least at first — remains one of the most intriguing storylines of the offseason. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton warms up prior to the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C. The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom Brady, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

FILE - Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is seen during warmups prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., in this Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, file photo. The Carolina Panthers are picking up the fifth-year option on wide receiver D.J. Moore's contract, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday, April 29, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the move. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 12, 2019. According to a person with knowledge of the situation, the Panthers have agreed to a one-year contact to bring quarterback Cam Newton back to the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2011. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, because the deal has not been announced by the team. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)

ARCHIVO - El quarterback de los Panthers de Carolina, Cam Newton (1), envía un pase durante la primera mitad del partido de la NFL contra los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay en Charlotte, Carolina del Norte, el 19 de septiembre de 2019. (AP Foto/Brian Blanco, Archivo)