Cam Newton is back with the Carolina Panthers, and this move actually helps the New England Patriots. Newton’s deal is worth up to $10 million for the rest of the season and includes $4.5 million in guaranteed money and a $1.5 million signing bonus, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport.
How does this help the Patriots, you ask? Well, Newton’s Panthers deal clears $1.5 million in cap space for New England in 2022. While that’s not a whole lot, every little bit counts, so Bill Belichick should be happy about that.