“I Know What Christian McCaffrey is Going Through”: Cam Newton Gets Real on Brutal Injuries in the NFL

Christian McCaffrey insisted he didnt believe in the Madden curse.

Perhaps its a coincidence that he played his fewest games since 2020, after he graced the famous video games cover.

Maybe its not.

Either way, his 2024 campaign never truly got started.

And he must rehab a season-ending PCL sprain to be ready for 2025.

Many NFL players have suffered long-term injuries mid-year.

McCaffreys former teammate, Cam Newton, hurt his foot in Week 2 of 2019.

The Lisfranc ailment he picked up ended his season.

He can relate to McCaffreys current predicament, and spoke about it on his 4th&1 podcast.

The San Francisco 49ers (6-7) have fought through immense adversity beyond injury this year.

McCaffrey not being able to assist them in overcoming must be insanely tough.

Fortunately, Newton has been in his situation and has words of encouragement to provide.

Cam Newton offers Christian McCaffrey advice Newton was 30 years old when his foot injury cost him a full season.

McCaffrey will turn 29 in June.

Carolina struggled through a 5-11 campaign when Newton got hurt.

They didnt play the same position, but Newtons play style exposed him to more hits than most traditional quarterbacks.

That aspect and his status as Carolinas franchise player give him credence when talking about what McCaffrey can do to maintain a healthy mindset while hes on the mend.

McCaffrey has dealt with criticism from fantasy football managers who made him their No.

1 pick all year.

San Franciscos handling of his preseason Achilles tendonitis resulting in him being selected so early has fueled those negative comments.

His desire to prove his detractors wrong could have impacted his return time.

Coming back early, as Newton alluded to, never ends well.

San Franciscos quest for a postseason bid continues on Thursday Night Football versus the Los Angeles Rams (7-6) in Week 15..

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