Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton gestures as he is introduced before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Cam Newton poses with Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected first overall by the Carolina Panthers during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York, NY. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws his first career touchdown pass as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington (58) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is chased by Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher (59) and strong safety LaRon Landry (30) as he carries the ball for a touchdown during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday, October 23, 2011. The Panthers won 33-20. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts to a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Michael Bennett (71) defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. Newton set a rookie passing record on the play. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2011, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Newton was selected as The Associated Press' NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and running back Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrate Stewart's touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes as New Orleans Saints defensive back Jonathon Amaya, right, rushes during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Saints won 45-17. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Auburn quarterback Cam Newton reacts during a news conference after winning the Heisman Trophy award, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Auburn's Cam Newton (2) throws a pass as Oregon's Michael Clay (46) defends during the first half of the BCS National Championship NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Auburn quarterback Cameron Newton (2) dives in on for a one-yard touchdown run as Arkansas Isaac Madison (6) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

FOR USE AS DESIRED WITH ALABAMA 2011 YEAR END STORIES ** FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2011, file photo, Auburn's Emory Blake (80) celebrates with Cam Newton after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the BCS National Championship NCAA college football game against Oregon in Glendale, Ariz. Led by Newton and defensive tackle Nick Fairley, the Tigers beat Oregon to claim their first national championship since 1957, making it one of the top sports stories in Alabama for 2011. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)