Panthers release new footage of Cam Newton-Josh Norman fight from 2015 training camp
On Monday, the Carolina Panthers released the first episode of 2015 Stories, a new four-part docuseries about the organization's magical 2015 run. The 10-minute episode takes a look back on that summer's training camp, and includes some fresh footage of the legendary skirmish between Newton and Norman . . .
Little did many folks know, that scuffle would only be the beginning of a wild and wildly successful season for all who were involved.
Newton went on to become the first and only Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year in franchise history. Norman also had a career year, earning his first and only first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections.
The Panthers, as a whole, experienced the best campaign of their existence. They went 15-1 in the regular season, captured a then-NFC South record three straight division titles and reached their second-ever Super Bowl.
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