In fact, his one-year, $1.05 million deal with the Patriots is tied for the smallest among starting quarterbacks in the league, and less than contracts for nine different backups.
Newton, however, isn’t bothered by his deal — especially after an impressive first two outings with the Patriots.
“Surprisingly but true and factual enough, if I do what I am supposed to do, as I am expecting to, that will not be a topic of discussion here moving forward,” Newton said on WEEI on Tuesday, via the Providence Journal. “Like I said, you’re talking to a person who — money at this particular point in my career is not important, right?