Former Panthers QB Cam Newton signs deal with New England Patriots

Cam Newton has signed a 1-year deal with the New England Patriots. The free-agent quarterback’s deal with the Patriots is reportedly worth up to $7.5 million with incentives. ESPN was the first to report the signing. The 2015 Most Valuable Player is expected to compete for the starting job left open after future Hall-of-Famer Tom Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason. Newton, 31, is an Atlanta native who went onto to win the Heisman Trophy and BCS National Championship for…