Cam Newton is a former MVP who led the Carolina Panthers to the Super Bowl during the 2015 season.
Five years and one lost season later, Newton settled for a one-year deal with the New England Patriots to presumably take over as the starting quarterback for Tom Brady, who left the organization for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in March.
The figures that have been reported about Newton’s salary have been called “disgusting” by longtime cornerback Richard Sherman. The NFL Network reported Thursday that Newton will make less than some backup quarterbacks in the league.