Cam Newton will no longer dab to celebrate touchdowns.

Newton first used the dab in November at Tennessee, which drew national attention after a letter to the editor was published from a mother who found the dance offensive to her 9-year-old daughter.

"I have to put that aside,'' the NFL MVP said Thursday during an interview on WFZN-AM radio's "The Mac Attack'' show from Charlotte.

She wrote: "The chest puffs. The pelvic thrusts. The arrogant struts and the 'in your face' taunting of both the Titans' players and fans. We saw it all.

"I refuse to believe you don't realize you are a role model. You are paid millions of dollars every week to play hard and be a leader. In the off season you're expected to make appearances, support charities, and inspire young kids to pursue your sport and all sports.''

Newton defended his right to dance, saying it takes him to his "happy place.'' He continued to dab the rest of the season.

"Everybody is entitled to their own opinion,'' Newton said of the mother's comments. "You can't fault her for that. It is what it is. If she feels offended I'll apologize to her, but at the end of the day I am who I am.''