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Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and the Carolina Panthers are reportedly finalizing a three-year, $60 million contract to make him the team's new starting quarterback.
Chris Mortensen of ESPN first reported the deal's details, adding it's expected to be completed when the new league year begins on Wednesday.
The news comes after the Panthers confirmed Cam Newton is seeking a trade, something the QB says he was "forced" into:
Bridgewater started five games for the New Orleans Saints in 2019 while Drew Brees recovered from thumb surgery, and the 27-year-old Miami native showcased a level of form he hadn't since earning a Pro Bowl selection with the Minnesota Vikings in 2015.