The past few years haven't worked out ideally for Cam Newton. After numerous injuries, the 2015 NFL MVP was waived by the Carolina Panthers after the team couldn't find a trade partner in March, and Newton remained a free agent until the New England Patriots signed the quarterback on July 8.
But Newton's base salary isn't exactly indicative of a former MVP. In fact, as ESPN's The Undefeated pointed out Monday, the 31-year-old's base salary for 2020 ($1.05 million) is half of what the Raiders will be paying third-string quarterback Nathan Peterman ($2.13 million).
Newton's deal with New England reportedly is heavily incentive-based, and his $1.