Cam Newton to Reportedly Return <br />to Patriots on 1-Year Deal.<br />A source confirmed the deal to ESPN and said the contract is worth up to nearly $14 million.<br />The 31-year-old quarterback hoped to return to the Patriots after signing a one-year deal with the franchise in 2020.<br />I'm getting tired of changing [teams]. I am at a point in my career where I know way more than I did last year. Yes, I would go back, Cam Newton, on the 'I Am Athlete' podcast.<br />In 2020, Newton rushed 592 yards on <br />137 attempts and 12 touchdowns.<br />He was 242-of-368 for 2,657 passing yards, <br />8 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.<br />Newton tested positive for COVID-19 in early October, making it a challenge to keep up with the team's evolving offense.<br />He said it reinforced the importance of being with a new team in the offseason.<br />Ultimately, Newton and the Patriots went 7-8 and finished 7-9, causing them to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2008
