REPORTS: Panthers Bringing in Bridgewater, Letting Cam Newton Seek Trade
While coronavirus is taking all the headlines right now, not so quietly the NFL offseason is kicking off with a bang.
The Carolina Panthers announced they are allowing Cam Newton the opportunity to seek a trade from the team. The loss of their nine-year quarterback is seeming to open up the opportunity for another big signing.
#Panthers give Cam Newton permission to seek a tradehttps://t.co/Vf3GSBVA1j
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) March 17, 2020
ESPN and others are reporting that the Panthers are moving quickly to replace Newton, as they reportedly have an agreement in place to sign Teddy Bridgewater from the New Orleans Saints.
Breaking: The Panthers and Teddy Bridgewater are working on the details of a 3-year contract that averages around $20 million per year, a source tells @mortreport.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 17, 2020
The deal is expected to be completed by the time the new league year begins Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/yMfcAnDNZe
