Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. The Panthers won 31-24 and advance to the NFC Championship. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) greets Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) following an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. The Panthers won 31-24 and advance to the NFC Championship. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers celebrates following an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. The Panthers won 31-24 and advance to the NFC Championship. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers greets fans following an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. The Panthers won 31-24 and advance to the NFC Championship. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) catches a pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan.17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) tackles Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers free safety Kurt Coleman (20) tackles Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is tackled by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) cheers on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers won 31-24.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Green-Thompson (54) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrate after the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers won 31-24. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C.(AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) celebrates with quarterback Cam Newton (1) after recovering an onside kick during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. The Panthers won 31-24 and advance to the NFC Championship. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) huddles with teammates prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. The Panthers won 31-24 and advance to the NFC Championship. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks through the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. The Panthers won 31-24 and advance to the NFC Championship. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. The Panthers won 31-24 and advance to the NFC Championship. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) recovers an onside kick during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. The Panthers won 31-24 and advance to the NFC Championship. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers greets fans following an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. The Panthers won 31-24 and advance to the NFC Championship. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) celebrates after recovering an onside kick during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. The Panthers won 31-24 and advance to the NFC Championship. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. The Panthers won 31-24 and advance to the NFC Championship. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) enters the field prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) signifies a first down against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) runs an intercepted ball as Seattle Seahawks center Patrick Lewis (65) looks on during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. Kuechly scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) returns an interception for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan.17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) calls a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) rushes for a gain during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan.17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) celebrates tackling Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) reaches over the pile for his second touchdown during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll watches play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) heads for the end zone for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) runs an intercepted ball as Seattle Seahawks center Patrick Lewis (65) looks on during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. Kuechly scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs against Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) runs against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane (20) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) makes a touchdown catch against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane (20) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) catches a pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan.17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Carolina Panthers free safety Tre Boston (33) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) tackles Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) leaps into the arms of Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) after a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (82) moves by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) calls a play during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan.17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) makes a touchdown catch against Carolina Panthers defensive back Robert McClain (27) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs by Carolina Panthers defensive end Jared Allen (69) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs by Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Carolina Panthers strong safety Roman Harper (41) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) catches a pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs by Carolina Panthers defensive back Cortland Finnegan (26) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead (35) runs past Carolina Panthers linebacker Ben Jacobs (53) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) celebrates his touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) moves against Carolina Panthers defensive back Cortland Finnegan (26) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) makes a catch on Carolina Panthers defensive back Robert McClain (27) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) makes the catch as Carolina Panthers free safety Kurt Coleman (20) looks on during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates with fans after the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers won 31-24. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates with fans after the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers won 31-24. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, speaks with Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll after the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers won 31-24. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) speaks with Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) after the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers won 31-24. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers won 31-24. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C.(AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C.(AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C.(AP Photo/Bob Leverone)