Cam Newton’s long wait ended on Sunday when he accepted a one-year contract with the New England Patriots.
The only NFL MVP seemed excited when he posted about joining the team on Instagram.
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“I’m excited since I don’t know what at the moment! Praise God! Drop content tomorrow! I hope you are ready !! #LetsGoPats, “he wrote.
His deal is reportedly worth up to $ 7 million. He’s willing to earn the veteran’s minimum wage, which is worth just over $ 1 million.
Newton, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, led the Carolina Panthers to three consecutive NFC South titles from 2013-15, and a Super Bowl appearance during the 2015 season when he was awarded the MVP of the league. He also won three Pro Bowls in nine seasons.
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Newton missed 16 regular season games in the past two years due to a foot injury that required a procedure. He also had multiple shoulder surgeries in his career.
Newton should take an early role in New England as the successor to future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, who left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier in the offseason.
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Newton, Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham are expected to be the quarterbacks on the list when training camp begins.
Fox News’ Dan Canova contributed to this report.
