Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is a new dad!

Cam Newton on the field of North Cobb High School during his foundation's youth football tournament this summer. Photo: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Cam Newton on the field of North Cobb High School during his foundation's youth football tournament this summer. Photo: Jennifer Brett

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton announced he is a dad!

Cam Newton brings Christmas cheer to 2,000 kids and adults

Cam Newton, shown here spreading holiday cheer earlier this month, announced happy news Wednesday night: he's a dad! Photo: Cam Newton Foundation/Andreas Seibold.

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Cam Newton's Dabbin Santa Christmas sweater

Cam Newton cherishes family, philanthropy and football

He hasn't had much to say about his impending fatherhood before now but shared the happy news Wednesday night on Twitter:

Family's important to him. We spent some time with Cam over the summer during his foundation's youth football camps and the whole Newton family was there!

Cam Newton and his mom Jackie Newton kid around on the field of his alma mater, Westlake High School. Photo: Jennifer Brett

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Cam Newton and his dad, Cecil Newton Sr. Photo: Tomas Espinosa

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And he's a natural with kids. Check out this cute photo!

Cam Newton poses for the cutest selfie ever during his youth football game. He is committed to philanthropy and family in addition to football and champions "the power of giving back." Photo: Jennifer Brett

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