FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – A high school football player who was seen on the video talking about garbage Cam Newton apologized to the most valuable player in the NFL in 2015, after the exchange between them went viral.
An abbreviated part of the video, in which Newton was repeatedly ridiculed as a future free agent who was “on the verge of being poor,” sparked a passionate reaction from Newton’s NFL colleagues. It took place at a 7 to 7 football tournament, with Newton coaching his team for a long time through his charitable foundation.
The player, Jseth Owens of Perkiomen Valley High School in Pennsylvania, apologized as part of an apology written on Twitter.
@CameronNewton @barstoolsports @over time @espn pic.twitter.com/eBTg1tnnzI
– jseth owens (@ jsethowens_5) February 22, 2021
Earlier on Sunday, Newton shared an extensive video of the exchange on Instagram, with an accompanying message explaining why he was trying to talk to the player’s father.
“People often forget that athletes who are often seen on TV – loved by most, hated by some – are true fathers, true friends, true brothers, true sons, true human beings. However, when I participate in tournaments across the country with my star team, I have given my time, energy and expertise to these children who have been in our program for over 11 years and that is not what people want to hear. or even to see.
“People want to see me arguing with another young man and see me ‘entering my feelings.’ But the truth is, I have an impact on children’s lives in a positive way. Make no mistake about it, they allow children to make their “exit” using their football talents to bring them to the next level and, in most cases, outside the hood. “
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette, defensive end Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers, Eric Ebron and Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons were among the NFL players who they posted Newton’s support on Twitter.
Some children of this generation do not appreciate the fact that professional players take the time to go out in a love show and have the nerves to behave like that .. https://t.co/BO2x40H9EA
– Darius Slay (@ bigplay24slay) February 21, 2021
Any young athlete who watches this video please do not be this child, Do not miss the chance to learn something from someone who was theirs at the highest level in this sport …. STAY HUMBLE https: // t. co / BCmGPK8w1W
– 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) February 21, 2021
lil boy was talking CRAZY … he should have been kicked out of camp … https://t.co/IXYC1a8itg
– cameron jordan (@ camjordan94) February 21, 2021
he is not triggered by social media, give the children to say anything, without respect .. boy lol took in his shirt about 😂 that “I’m rich” having plpl on their feelings 😂 #MVPCam (Cam has always been one of my favorites) ✊🏾 https://t.co/Sf4FJpkj3q
– Eric Ebron (@ Ebron85) February 21, 2021
He tried to be funny in front of his friends, instead of asking a big man like Cam, how to overcome adversity and be an MVP of a league that you have a 1% chance of doing. Smh.
AT AN EVENT YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AT … to support everyone …? https://t.co/RNcBEyyccz
– Justin Simmons (@ jsimms1119) February 21, 2021
Newton, who spent the 2020 season with the New England Patriots after nine seasons with the Carolina Panthers, is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. He said on the “I’m a sportsman” podcast, which will be released on Monday, that he is not going to retire.
“Damn, no! I can’t go out like that,” he said, referring to a season up and down in 2020, when the Patriots were 7-9. “I hear all these words. My pride doesn’t allow me to do it. There aren’t 32 guys better than me.”