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Cam Newton was hired by ESPN as a panelist on “First Take.”

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Cam Newton was hired by ESPN as a panelist on “First Take.”

Cam Newton will join ESPN as talking head, the network announced Thursday.

As part of his deal, the 2015 NFL MVP will join the ESPN morning show “First Take,” which features Stephen A. Smith, Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and radio host Chris “Mad Dog” Russo.

Newton will make his ESPN debut on Friday when First Take takes place at Tennessee State University as part of the HBCU fall tour.

“I have always brought passion and energy to everything I do, and that will not change at ESPN,” Newton said in a statement. “I look forward to the opportunity to share my perspective and compete with the best in the industry. Fans can expect the same intensity I brought to the field, along with real conversations, bold approaches and lots of fun.”

This move by Newton is a step towards his goal of building a media empire. He currently has over 1.5 million YouTube subscribers and has said that he would like to become the most famous athlete turned YouTuber.

Newton, 35, played 10 years with the Carolina Panthers and one season with the New England Patriots. He hasn't played in the NFL since 2021, and while he has spoken in the past about being ready to return to the league as a backup player, he said on his podcast last month that he believes his career is over.

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