Panthers QB Cam Newton practices while Redskins TE Jordan Reed has concussion

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton practiced for the second straight day, another indicator the league’s reigning MVP will likely play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Newton missed Monday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering a concussion in a loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 2.

Washington Redskins Coach Jay Gruden said that tight end Jordan Reed has been diagnosed with a concussion Meanwhile, Washington Redskins Coach Jay Gruden said that tight end Jordan Reed has been diagnosed with a concussion

Newton has struggled this season, but playing New Orleans could prove to be a perfect elixir. Newton has thrown 10 touchdown passes and one interception in his last three games against the Saints.

Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart, who has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury, also practiced for the second straight day on Thursday.

Reed, meanwhile, missed his second straight practice on Thursday. This marks the sixth diagnosed concussion in Reed’s professional and college career.

Gruden said Reed must be cleared from the NFL’s concussion protocol before returning to practice or play in Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

“We let the independent doctor and our doctors decide on how severe (the concussions) are. That’s all I can say,” Gruden said.

“He’s a very important part of our offense, but we also want him to get better from a personal standpoint.”

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