Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton has publicly apologized for his role in a highly-publicized altercation that took place at a 7-on-7 football event on Sunday. Speaking on his YouTube show "4th&1 with Cam Newton," the 34-year-old athlete admitted that his emotions got the best of him and expressed regret for the incident.

"I apologize to anybody affected. That's Steph, that's TJ, that's their organization, that's C1N - my organization - my players, my parents, my staff members," Newton stated on his show. He was referring to Stephon and TJ Brown, trainers and coaches of TopShelf Performance, who had condemned the incident in a statement to The Athletic. The Browns mentioned that the matter is being addressed internally within their organization.

Newton acknowledged the gravity of the situation, emphasizing that there was no excuse for his actions. He recognized that the incident could have escalated, potentially leading to further violence, and stressed that such behavior was uncalled for.

The scuffle occurred at a 7-on-7 football event organized by We Ball Sports, a prominent apparel and sports media company. The event brought together under-15 and under-18 teams from Georgia and Alabama. Newton's own program, C1N, participated in the event.

Videos of the altercation, which circulated on social media, showed Newton being approached and grabbed at the top of a set of steps. Two of the individuals involved in the fight were identified as coaches from TopShelf Performance, who had previously worked with Newton. In the footage, Newton can be seen grabbing one of the individuals and attempting to separate them from the ongoing altercation.

According to Nehemiah Mitchell, co-founder of We Ball Sports, tensions had been mounting between the under-18 teams of TopShelf and C1N, following a "heated game" that involved a significant amount of trash talk on Saturday. Unfortunately, these tensions boiled over on Sunday, resulting in the altercation.

During his YouTube show, Newton reflected on the repercussions of his actions, particularly on the young athletes who look up to him. Expressing regret for letting them down, he emphasized the importance of staying in control of one's emotions and learning from his situation.

Cam Newton, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, played 11 seasons in the league, splitting his time between the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots. A three-time Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro, Newton's standout year came in 2015, when he won the NFL MVP award and led the Panthers to the Super Bowl.

Newton's remorseful apology serves as a reminder that even in the heat of the moment, one's actions can have far-reaching consequences. As the football community reflects on this incident, it presents an opportunity for players, especially young athletes, to understand the importance of maintaining composure and self-control both on and off the field.