Reports: Patriots, QB Newton agree to deal

The New England Patriots and free agent quarterback Cam Newton have reportedly reached agreement on an incentive-laden, one-year contract. ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport both reported the news early Sunday evening.

The New England Patriots and free agent quarterback Cam Newton have reportedly reached agreement on an incentive-laden, one-year contract. ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport both reported the news early Sunday evening. According to Rapoport, the deal is worth up to $7.5 million.

"This has been in the works," Rapoport tweeted. "A bare minimum deal." Newton will have the chance to compete with second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham to replace Patriots legend Tom Brady, who signed with Tampa Bay this offseason after 20 seasons in New England.

--Field Level Media