Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was involved in a scuffle at training camp practice with cornerback Josh Norman that ended with both players at the bottom of a pile and having to be separated by teammates.
The altercation occurred Monday after the Norman made a sliding interception against Newton, got up and began to return the ball toward the opposing end zone.
Newton pursued and felt Norman hit him.
- PRESS PLAY to watch ESPN reporter David Newton's video of the fight (Warning: Strong language):
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As whistles blew signaling the end of the play, Newton sped up his pursuit of Norman and tackled him near the end zone. The two wrestled on the ground for a few moments as some other players piled on.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — An irate Newton got up shouting at Norman, saying, "Hit me like that again and you'll know something."
ESPN reporter David Newton posted video of the scuffle on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/DNewtonespn/status/630748237889175552
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