Richard Sherman Rips Cam Newton's Reported Patriots Contract as 'Disgusting'

Richard Sherman ripped NFL teams after Cam Newton signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, calling it "disgusting" the former MVP had to sign for such a small amount.

Newton's one-year contract has a maximum value of $7.5 million but is incentive-laden and is a "bare-minimum" deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Sherman's point regarding quarterback salaries is valid. There are 18 quarterbacks who are currently under contract for an average of more than $20 million per season, many of whom lack Newton's resume. Teddy Bridgewater, who is replacing Newton as the Panthers' starter, has made just six starts since the 2015 season and will make an average of $21 million in his new…