Panthers QB Newton voted AP Offensive Rookie of the Year

Feb 4, 2012

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was announced as the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award winner on Saturday.

Newton is the first Panther to ever win the award, receiving 47 votes out of a possible 50. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton received the other three votes.

The 22-year-old set an NFL record for rushing touchdowns in a single season by a quarterback with 14 and became the first player to throw for 4,000 yards and rush for 500.