Cam Newton has been cleared from the concussion protocol and will start on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Newton was a full participant in practice both Thursday and Friday.

Newton missed his third career start on Monday night when the Panthers suffered a 17-14 loss to Tampa Bay that dropped their record to 1-4.

Mike Shula said there will be no restrictions on Newton as a dual-threat quarterback.

"That's his game," Shula said on Thursday. "We will look at him and talk about it, but part of his game and what makes him so good is that."