Here’s Why The Patriots Re-Signed Cam Newton

The Patriots are still looking for the heir to Tom Brady’s successful career, and that man could just be Cam Newton.

The New England football team announced today they are finalizing a contract with Cam to bring him back for 2021. People are upset but what other option did the Patriots have? The QB market is as dry as it’s been in NFL history.

The truth is that New England doesn’t have any assets anyone wants unless someone is willing to trade a starting QB for Donta Hightower who’s probably NE’s best player. Spoiler alert: there’s no team that’s going to do that deal.

Here are the details on Cam coming back to New England:

Comp update: Patriots are finalizing a 1-year deal worth close to $14 million for Cam Newton to return to New England, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2021