Cam Newton had to watch from the sidelines as fellow free-agent quarterbacks Philip Rivers, Teddy Bridgewater, Case Keenum, Andy Dalton, Mike Glennon and Chad Henne each landed new contracts.
It may have taken until late June, but that wait is finally over. Newton signed with the New England Patriots on a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter and Chris Mortenson.
Through his Instagram story, Newton commented on the deal and expressed his joy at getting another shot to compete for a starting job this season.