Panthers QB Newton perfect in preseason debut

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Cam Newton was perfect in his preseason debut.

Seeing live action for the first time since last season’s finale, Newton completed both of his passes for 21 yards and a touchdown in Carolina’s 24-23 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.

Newton’s 9-yard slant pass to Kelvin Benjamin capped a 10-play opening drive that showed Panthers coach Ron Rivera all he needed to see from his star quarterback. Newton spent the rest of the night watching from the sideline.

At Eagles 38, Dolphins 31: Carson Wentz and Jay Cutler are ready for the regular season. Most of their teammates still need more work.

Wentz tossed touchdown passes to both of his new receivers, Mychal Kendricks returned an interception 31 yards for a score and Philadelphia beat Miami.

Playing his second game since coming out of retirement to replace injured Dolphins starter Ryan Tannehill, Cutler was 5 of 8 for 105 yards and one TD . His surgically repaired right shoulder looked fine on a 72yard pass to DeVante Parker.

Cowboys’ Elliott likely to make preseason debut vs. Raiders: Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott is likely to make his preseason debut against Oakland in what figures to be the 2016 NFL rushing leader’s only game until after his suspension over a domestic violence incident.

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Thursday he was leaning toward Elliott playing against the Raiders on Saturday night.

— Wire services