Cam Newton can earn several million dollars in incentives if he hits certain performance targets during his one-year deal with the New England Patriots, according to reports Sunday night.
Newton, 31, signed with the Patriots after spending the first nine seasons of his career with the Carolina Panthers. The 2015 NFL MVP will compete with fellow Patriots quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer after struggling with injuries in each of the last two seasons.
Newton’s contract with the Patriots includes base pay of slightly more than $1 million for the 2020 season, the minimum veteran salary.