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The Carolina Panthers announced QB Cam Newton had been granted permission to seek a trade Tuesday, shortly before they went out and agreed to terms on a new deal with New Orleans Saints impending free-agent QB Teddy Bridgewater. Below, we take a look at the BetMGM odds and make our picks and best bets for Newton’s next team.
Odds to acquire Cam Newton
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. ET.
| TEAM | ODDS |
| Chicago Bears | +140 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | +165 |
| Washington Redskins | +340 |
| New England Patriots | +450 |
| Miami Dolphins | +900 |
| Oakland Raiders | +2000 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +2000 |
| Denver Broncos | +3300 |
| Dallas Cowboys | +5000 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +5000 |
| Detroit Lions | +5000 |
| Cleveland Browns | +5000 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +5000 |
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Best bets to acquire Cam Newton
Chicago Bears +140
The Bears have been very public about their interests in acquiring a veteran free agent to challenge incumbent starter Mitchell Trubisky in 2020. They had been loosely tied to Bridgewater, but now seem focused on either Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton or Jacksonville Jaguars QB Nick Foles.
Newton is a significant upgrade over both of those veterans, and in all likelihood over Trubisky, as well. Signed for just the 2020 season, he could allow the Bears to give Trubisky a much need refresh on the bench, before trying again with the former second overall pick in 2021.
Los Angeles Chargers +165
The Chargers allowed Philip Rivers to walk away in free agency and are now one of three teams picking at the top of the 2020 NFL Draft with a clear need at quarterback. With Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa likely to go to the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins, respectively, they may be fine settling for Jordan Love or Justin Herbert, or may choose to address another position of need.
Acquiring Newton allows the Chargers to address one of those other positions, while potentially targeting a rookie in the second or third round. If Newton flames out or proves to be not fully healthy, they could find themselves picking at the top of the 2021 draft in what’s expected to be a strong QB class, led by Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence.
New England Patriots +450
The Patriots are the fourth team without a clear starting option for the 2020 season already on the roster. They’re unlikely to turn from Brady to 2019 backup Jarrett Stidham.
Fitting Newton into head coach Bill Belichick’s ball-control system seems the biggest challenge, but the Pats are quickly running out of viable options.
Jacksonville Jaguars +2000
Already looking to unload Foles after just one year and left largely unimpressed with Gardner Minshew following his rookie season, the Jaguars could use a positive splash to help change the franchise trajectory. Newton immediately injects some star power into the roster and finally inspires some confidence at the most important position.
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