Although Hulu's American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez focuses primarily on its titular athlete, the show also chronicles certain exploits of other real-life figures, but it doesn't always make historical accuracy a priority. Cam Newton, played by Warren Egypt Franklin, is one of many real NFL players and coaches represented in American Sports Story. While the overall story is based on actual events, American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez episode 2 changes the details surrounding what happened to Newton near the end of his time at the University of Florida.

Aaron Hernandez's football career only overlapped very slightly with that of Cam Newton's. Although they were both Florida Gators, their respective playing positions and places on the depth chart meant they didn't really compete together all that much. The story about Newton being dismissed for theft in American Sports Story is based on an element of truth, but the show...