The New England Patriots added a former MVP to their roster on Sunday, while seeing the league hand down their punishment for videotaping the Cincinnati Bengals sideline near the end of last season. The reports started with ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeting that the Patriots signed quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year deal. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport then added Newton’s deal could be worth as much as $7.5 million.
In nine seasons, Newton, the Carolina Panthers’ first-overall pick in 2011, has thrown for 29,041 yards on a 59.6 percent completion rate, with 182 touchdowns and 108 yards.