Cam Newton hasn't played football since 2021. And according to Sports Illustrated insider Matt Verderame, he'll be eligible for the Hall of Fame for the first time in 2027. Will Cam Newton make the Hall of Fame? Former Auburn quarterback Cam Newton cheers on his team from the sideline as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. It's not currently a debate since Newton isn't playing and he's not yet eligible, but expect the debate to spark up again next year.