Cam Newton made a rookie mistake on Thursday in the team's preseason opener.
(Photo: Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports)
As A.J. Klein sprinted to the end zone for a pick-six following his first-quarter interception at Baltimore, Newton ran out onto the field to celebrate. That forced the referees to throw an illegal substitution flag on the quarterback, taking away the touchdown (though the interception still counted).
With the odd circumstances, the internet reacted accordingly.
(Photo: Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports)
As A.J. Klein sprinted to the end zone for a pick-six following his first-quarter interception at Baltimore, Newton ran out onto the field to celebrate. That forced the referees to throw an illegal substitution flag on the quarterback, taking away the touchdown (though the interception still counted).
With the odd circumstances, the internet reacted accordingly.