Newton, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, led the Carolina Panthers to 3 straight NFC South titles from 2013-15, and a Super Bowl appearance during the 2015 season when he was granted the league MVP. He also earned 3 Pro Bowls in 9 seasons.
” How lots of former League MVPs have had to sign for the minutes? A transcendent talent and less gifted QBs are getting 15/16m a year. Disgusting,” he wrote.
Newton missed 16 regular-season games over the last two years due to a foot injury that needed a procedure. He also had numerous shoulder surgeries in his career.
Newton and the Patriots consented to a 1 year deal which will pay the veteran quarterback more than $1 million, according to multiple reports. He apparently could make approximately $7.5 million in rewards, according to the NFL Network.
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Sherman tweeted that it was “disgusting” for someone like Newton to make money that sort of money while some backups are making $3-5 million this season.
Newton must step into a starting role in New England as the follower to future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, who left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers previously in the offseason.
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Newton, Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham are expected to be the quarterbacks on the roster when training school begins.
” How many previous League MVPs have needed to sign for the min? (Asking for a good friend.) just ludicrous. A transcendent talent and less gifted QBs are getting 15/16m a year. Disgusting,” he wrote.
Pro Football Focus mentioned that they ranked Newton in between No. 23 and No. 27 amongst quarterbacks over the last four years, not including his injury-riddled 2019.
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Other gamers responded to Newton signing to the Patriots.
Webcam Newtons reported signing with the New England Patriots on Sunday drew responses from across the NFL, including San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman, who appeared disturbed that the former MVP had to sign for the league minimum.
Fox News Dan Canova added to this report.
