In a choice of words that provided both an update on the condition of his right ankle and made use of an underrated word in the English language, Cam Newton -- sans walking boot -- told the Charlotte Observer on Wednesday his ankle is feeling "luscious."
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Since that's not a word people tend to toss around casually -- luscious lips, for example, are really awesome -- it's a safe bet Newton will be behind center when the Panthersmeet the Jaguars on Sunday.
Newton was outfitted with the boot earlier this week primarily as a precaution. Newton doesn't have a serious injury and expects to take regular work in practice. He injured his right ankle Sunday during the Panthers' 30-23 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Newton has gotten out to an outrageous start to his NFL career, throwing for 854 yards with five total touchdowns through two weeks. Despite his production, the Panthers are 0-2.
