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The Carolina Panthers are reportedly finalizing a deal for a new starting quarterback.
Hours after announcing they had given Cam Newton permission to seek a trade, the Panthers were negotiating a three-year contract in the $60 million range with Teddy Bridgewater, per Chris Mortensen of ESPN.
Bridgewater spent the last two seasons as the primary backup to Drew Brees in New Orleans. He started five games in 2019 when Brees went down with an injury, throwing for 1,384 yards and nine touchdowns against two interceptions while leading the Saints to a 5-0 record.