February 5th 2025.
Cam Newton, a former NFL quarterback turned podcaster and sports analyst, recently opened up on a podcast about his post-retirement financial struggles. Despite earning up to $6 million a year during his professional football career, he admits that it is painful to not be able to provide for his family in the same way now.
As a father of eight, Newton appeared on the podcast Special Forces to discuss the reality of not making the same type of money he did as a professional athlete. He acknowledges that this has taken a toll on his psyche, as he is no longer receiving the same large paychecks. He understands that he will need to have a different mindset in order to continue to support his family in the future.
"Going into a different phase of my life requires a different version of myself," Newton shared with the show's hosts. He explains that in the NFL, large sums of money are earned in a short period of time, but after being away from the game for three years, the paychecks are not the same. And with eight children to provide for, this reality hits even harder.
"It's painful to not have the financial means I once did. It's a humbling experience to go from feeling like Superman to feeling like an average man," he expressed. Newton admits that he has reached a point in his life where he must make changes to adjust to his new way of living, especially at the age of 35.
He quotes a famous saying that in order to obtain something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done. And at 35 years old, Newton is fully aware that he must prepare for the next chapter of his life.
In 2021, he last played for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. Despite his struggles, Newton remains determined to provide for his family and adapt to his new circumstances. His story serves as a reminder that even those we may see as superhuman are still just human, facing challenges and changes in life just like the rest of us.
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