Reaction: Cam Newton Signs One-Year Deal With Patriots

The New England Patriots' signing of Cam Newton sent shockwaves around the football world, and players around the league were quick to react.

Nick Selbe | Jun 28, 2020

The New England Patriots stole the headlines Sunday night by signing quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million. Newton played just two games last season, but, if healthy, appears poised to replace Tom Brady under center.

The news caught the football world off guard, and there were plenty of reactions to the the former league MVP teaming up with Bill Belichick. Check out the best of the bunch below:

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— The Gilly Lock (@BumpNrunGilm0re) June 29, 2020

Couldn’t be happier for @CameronNewton! Patriots are getting a stud!! 👏👏👏
— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) June 29, 2020

👀👀 https://t.co/XjGyCrqGKh
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) June 29, 2020

Congratulations to @CameronNewton that’s major 🙏🏿 https://t.co/ZGALliq0Me
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) June 29, 2020

https://t.co/JtgNr5ynAC pic.twitter.com/VX30bI0sV6
— Jermaine Carter Jr. (@JERMA1NECARTER) June 29, 2020

Yeah this that 🔥 https://t.co/y2iIh2pcNX
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) June 29, 2020

Published Jun 28, 2020

NICK SELBE

Nick Selbe is a programming editor at Sports Illustrated who frequently writes about baseball and college sports. Before joining SI in March 2020 as a breaking/trending news writer, he worked for MLB Advanced Media, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. Selbe received a bachelor's in communication from the University of Southern California.