If Patriots fans aren’t familiar with Cam Newton, they should be. The 31-year-old is a former MVP quarterback known for his style on the field and off of it. And he was just signed by the Patriots to a one-year deal.
Here’s some things to know:
Newton, who was signed Sunday night, most recently played for the Panthers before he was cut in March. New Panthers coach Matt Rhule said in late February that they “absolutely want Cam here,” but the team allowed Newton to seek a trade weeks later.
Newton pushed back against that characterization on social media, saying the team forced him into it.