The veteran quarterback reached an agreement for one more season and about $ 14 million with New England
Cam Newton re-signed with the New England Patriots right away contract for one year, the sources confirmed ESPN
The agreement has a value close to $ 14 million, a source told Adam Schefter of this ESPN
Newton, who turns 32 in May, hoped to return to New England after signing a modest one-year contract with the team in 2020. During the ‘I Am Athlete’ podcast at the end of February, he said he was willing to sign another one-year contract with New England
“I’m getting tired of changing [de equipos]”declared the quarterback.” I am at a point in my career where I know a lot more than last year. Yes I would go back. “
In 2020, Newton he completed 242 of 368 passes for 2,657 passing yards, eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions. However, while that production fell short of his personal standard – in part because the receivers and tight ends around him weren’t high-end options – it was effective as a running back, with 592 yards on 137 tries (4.3 yards per carry.) 12 touchdowns.
Newton started in 2020 after joining the Patriots in late June, but after testing positive for COVID-19 in early October, he said it was a challenge for him to catch up with the ever-evolving pace of the offensive. His performance dropped sharply and he said it added to the importance of a new team in the off-season.
The Patriots They were 7-8 with Newton front and finished 7-9, missing the playoffs for the first time since the 2008 season.
Before joining the Patriots Newtondrafted No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 draft, was cut by the Carolina Panthers after missing 14 games in 2019 with a Lisfranc injury and the last two games of 2018 with a shoulder injury that also required surgery.
He spent nine campaigns with the Patriots and was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 2015, when he was responsible for 45 touchdowns in the regular season and led Carolina to Super Bowl 50, where they lost to the Denver Broncos.
Newton, who owns the most Carolina passing records, has thrown for 31,698 yards with 190 touchdowns and 118 interceptions and rushed for 5,398 yards and 70 touchdowns.
The Boston Globe was the first to receive news of the return of Newton to the Patriots