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Newton, 30, is entering his ninth professional season and has long claimed he has \"the best hands in the NFL\" -- but now, he has a more official claim to it.

Cam just breaking Guinness World Records with YouTube star @MrBeastYT ... NBD https://t.co/5F3LVMfBUs

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 3, 2019

With 51 complete catches, Newton added his name to the top of the title list, which has been previously held by Odell Beckham Jr., Drew Brees, Jarvis Landry and Kirk Cousins.

The Panthers shared the news along with the video on Twitter Tuesday to celebrate the world record set in July.

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