Updating previous reports, Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (shoulder) is on track to play Thursday, Aug. 24, in the third preseason game, according to head coach Ron Rivera.

Footballguys View: Newton has been recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, so his practice reps have been monitored closely in training camp. If he does play in the ‘dress rehearsal’ game, then we don’t think he gets as many reps as other starters will this week around the NFL.