Meet Panthers reporter David Newton
Today, ESPN.com welcomes David Newton as its Carolina Panthers reporter.Newton joined ESPN.com in December of 2006 as the lead motorsports writer for its NASCAR coverage.
www.espn.comHere’s the latest I could verify about David Newton and ESPN retirement.
- David Newton, ESPN’s Panthers reporter, announced his retirement in mid-May 2026 after a long career in sports journalism. He indicated he’s moving on to a new chapter, including plans to pursue a project in Asheville related to an art gallery with a partner. This news was reported by Awful Announcing on May 13, 2026. [cite ]
- The retirement news was covered as Newton stepping away from ESPN after about 20 years with the network and roughly 45 years in the industry, with his Panthers coverage spanning from the team’s early expansion days to recent years. [cite ]
- There has been a mix of reaction from Panthers fans and some coverage noting past controversial moments, but the primary focus in the reporting is on his retirement and next steps rather than a departure from ESPN for a new network. [cite ]
Context and background you might find helpful
- Who is David Newton: He has long been ESPN’s Carolina Panthers reporter since 2013, with prior involvement in NASCAR coverage and NFL reporting across ESPN platforms. [cite ][cite ]
- Retirement details: The announcement framed as a transition after a storied career, with a move to Asheville to pursue an art-gallery venture with his partner. [cite ]
If you’d like, I can pull more sources or summarize the perspectives from Panthers fans and media reaction, and I can also look for any official ESPN confirmation or statements from Newton himself. Please tell me which angle you prefer. [cite ]