Despite Cam Newton’s stellar performances over two games this season, the Patriots likely won’t adjust his one-year contract, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Newton, 31, signed a one-year deal with a base contract of $1 million, but the incentives could get him to $7.5 million.
After losing Tom Brady during the offseason, the Patriots couldn’t have struck a better deal to remain competitive and financially stay afloat.
The former NFL MVP has four rushing touchdowns and a 71.4 completion percentage over the first two games.
Adjusting his contract midseason is unlikely. From the Patriots standpoint, they are taking a more wait-and-see approach. It’s only two games, plus Newton has battled injuries in the past. They want to be careful for that, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
And then if you’re Cam Newton, why would you take a deal now? Wouldn’t it be better to wait until the offseason, potentially get franchised tagged, or even better for him, get to be a free agent and capitalize what looks to be a very good season, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
Report: Patriots unlikely to adjust Cam Newton’s contract during season
Despite Cam Newton’s stellar performances over two games this season, the Patriots likely won’t adjust his one-year contract, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Newton, 31, signed a one-year deal with a base contract of $1 million, but the incentives could get him to $7.5 million.
After losing Tom Brady during the offseason, the Patriots couldn’t have struck a better deal to remain competitive and financially stay afloat.
The former NFL MVP has four rushing touchdowns and a 71.4 completion percentage over the first two games.
Adjusting his contract midseason is unlikely. From the Patriots standpoint, they are taking a more wait-and-see approach. It’s only two games, plus Newton has battled injuries in the past. They want to be careful for that, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
And then if you’re Cam Newton, why would you take a deal now? Wouldn’t it be better to wait until the offseason, potentially get franchised tagged, or even better for him, get to be a free agent and capitalize what looks to be a very good season, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport