Quarterback Cam Newton has signed a five-year, $103.8 million extension with the Carolina Panthers. ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the story.
Newton will earn $67.6 million in the first three years of the new deal, 66 of which is guaranteed over the life on the contract. Newton was set to earn $14,666,666 in 2015 after Carolina exercised the fifth-year option. Now the new deal will kick in clearing the previous salary.
Newton and his agents Bus Cook, Tony Paige
With an overall record is 30-31-1, 1-2 in the playoffs, Newton will look to take the Panthers to new heights in 2015. After winning his first playoff game a year ago Carolina will look to repeat