NFL
Cam Newton
Cam Newton
Carolina Panthers, Quarterback
Age: 35-191d (May 11, 1989)
Exp: 12 Years
Country: US
College: Auburn
Drafted: Round 1 (#1 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Bus Cook, Tony Paige, Chitta Mallik
INACTIVE
2021-2021 Free Agent
Cam Newton signed a 1 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $2,250,000 signing bonus, $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,500,000
Total GTD:
$4,500,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
32 | $6,000,000 | 3.29% | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $4,500,000 |
| 2022 |
|
33 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
32 | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | $1,500,000 | $6,000,000 | 3.29% | $4,500,000 | |
| 2022 |
|
33 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
32 | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | $1,500,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
Contract Notes
- $4.5M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2021 salary)
- Per Game Active Bonus: $187,500 ($1.5M)
- Incentives: $5.5M
Playoff Win (50% snaps): $500,000 (max $1.5M)
Super Bowl Win (50% snaps): $1.5M
Super Bowl MVP: $1M
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2021 Extension
Cam Newton signed a 1 year , $5,100,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,100,000
Average Salary:
$5,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,500,000
Total GTD:
$3,500,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2020-2020
Cam Newton signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including $550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$550,000
Total GTD:
$550,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2015-2020 Extension
Cam Newton signed a 5 year , $103,800,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $22,500,000 signing bonus, $60,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $20,760,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $103,800,000
Average Salary:
$20,760,000
Signing Bonus:
$22,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$41,000,000
Total GTD:
$60,000,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2011-2015 Rookie
Cam Newton signed a 4 year , $22,025,498 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $14,518,544 signing bonus, $22,025,498 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,506,375.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $22,025,498
Average Salary:
$5,506,375
Signing Bonus:
$14,518,544
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$22,025,498
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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Seasons
12 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$133,545,071
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$14,893,544 |
$14,893,544 |
OROY |
| 2012 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,376,159 |
$16,269,703 |
|
| 2013 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$2,377,318 |
$18,647,021 |
|
| 2014 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$3,378,477 |
$22,025,498 |
|
| 2015 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$24,000,000 |
$46,025,498 |
MVP OPOY |
| 2016 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$20,000,000 |
$66,025,498 |
|
| 2017 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$23,666,666 |
$89,692,164 |
|
| 2018 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
$104,692,164 |
|
| 2019 | 30 |
|
Injured
|
$16,701,357 |
$121,393,521 |
|
| 2020 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$4,051,550 |
$125,445,071 |
|
| 2021 | 32 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$6,000,000 $2,100,000 |
$131,445,071 $133,545,071 |
|
| Total |
$133,545,071 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |
|
$67,623,620 | $39,268,544 | $9,000,000 | - | $1,500,000 | $1,357 | $127,393,521 |
| 2 |
|
$1,050,000 | $2,000,000 | $656,250 | - | $100,000 | $2,345,300 | $6,151,550 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
|
22 |
$375,000
|
$14,518,544 |
$14,893,544 |
$14,893,544 |
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| 2012 |
|
23 |
$1,376,159
|
$1,376,159 |
$16,269,703 |
||||||
| 2013 |
|
24 |
$2,377,318
|
$2,377,318 |
$18,647,021 |
||||||
| 2014 |
|
25 |
$3,378,477
|
$3,378,477 |
$22,025,498 |
||||||
| 2015 |
|
26 |
$1,000,000
|
$15,500,000 |
$7,500,000 |
$24,000,000 |
$46,025,498 |
||||
| 2016 |
|
27 |
$13,000,000
|
$7,000,000 |
$20,000,000 |
$66,025,498 |
|||||
| 2017 |
|
28 |
$13,166,666
|
$10,000,000 |
$500,000 |
$23,666,666 |
$89,692,164 |
||||
| 2018 |
|
29 |
$14,500,000
|
$500,000 |
$15,000,000 |
$104,692,164 |
|||||
| 2019 |
|
30 |
$16,200,000
|
$500,000 |
$1,357 |
$16,701,357 |
$121,393,521 |
||||
| 2020 |
|
31 |
$1,050,000
|
$656,250 |
$2,345,300 |
$4,051,550 |
$125,445,071 |
||||
| 2021 |
|
32 |
$2,250,000
|
$2,250,000 $2,000,000 |
$1,500,000 |
$100,000 |
$6,000,000 $2,100,000 |
$131,445,071 $133,545,071 |
|||
| Total |
$68,673,620 |
$41,268,544 |
$9,656,250 |
$10,000,000 |
$1,600,000 |
$2,346,657 |
$133,545,071 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |
|
$67,623,620 | $39,268,544 | $9,000,000 | - | $1,500,000 | $1,357 | $127,393,521 |
| 2 |
|
$1,050,000 | $2,000,000 | $656,250 | - | $100,000 | $2,345,300 | $6,151,550 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
CAR |
10 - 17 | Foot |
| 2020 |
NE |
4 - 5 | COVID-19 |
-
Nov 11, 2021
Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
-
Aug 31, 2021
Released by New England (NE)
-
Mar 12, 2021
Signed a 1 year $5.1 million contract extension with New England (NE)
-
Jun 28, 2020
Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with New England (NE)
-
Mar 24, 2020
Released by Carolina (CAR), clearing $19.1M of cap space
-
Oct 07, 2016
Fined $9,115 Taunting against Atlanta (ATL)
-
Nov 20, 2015
Fined $8,681 Excessive facemask against Jurell Casey (TEN)
-
Jun 02, 2015
Signed a 5 year $103.8 million extension with Carolina (CAR)
-
Apr 24, 2014
Carolina (CAR) exercised a $14.66M option for 2015
-
Jul 29, 2011
Signed a 4 year $22 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
-
Apr 28, 2011
Drafted by Carolina (CAR): Round 1 (#1 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2012 |
|
for making contact with an official against Oakland | $21,000 | |
| Dec 27, 2012 |
|
for kicking Raiders DT Tommy Kelly | $10,000 | |
| Sep 24, 2013 |
|
Violating the league's uniform policy; has been wearing clips on his helmet that are made by Under Armour | $10,000 | |
| Nov 20, 2015 |
|
Excessive facemask against Jurell Casey (TEN) | $8,681 | |
| Oct 07, 2016 |
|
Taunting against Atlanta (ATL) | $9,115 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Pass Attempts | Pass Completions | Pass Completion % | Pass Yards | Pass Yards/Gm | Pass Touchdowns | Pass Interceptions | Pass Rating | Rush Attempts | Rush Yards | Rush Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CAR | 8 | 5 | 252 | 48.10 | 126 | 69 | 54.8 | 684 | 85.5 | 4 | 5 | 64.38 | 47 | 230 | 5 | 4 |
| 2020 | NE | 15 | 15 | 876 | 86.60 | 368 | 242 | 65.8 | 2,657 | 177.1 | 8 | 10 | 82.89 | 137 | 592 | 12 | 6 |
| 2019 | CAR | 2 | 2 | 146 | 26.60 | 89 | 50 | 56.2 | 572 | 286.0 | 0 | 1 | 71.00 | 5 | -2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | CAR | 14 | 14 | 884 | 83.60 | 471 | 320 | 67.9 | 3,395 | 242.5 | 24 | 13 | 94.22 | 101 | 488 | 4 | 6 |
| 2017 | CAR | 16 | 16 | 1,063 | 98.50 | 492 | 291 | 59.1 | 3,302 | 206.4 | 22 | 16 | 80.69 | 139 | 754 | 6 | 9 |
| 2016 | CAR | 15 | 14 | 1,022 | 92.20 | 510 | 270 | 52.9 | 3,509 | 233.9 | 19 | 14 | 75.85 | 90 | 359 | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 | CAR | 16 | 16 | 1,077 | 97.70 | 495 | 296 | 59.8 | 3,837 | 239.8 | 35 | 10 | 99.36 | 132 | 636 | 10 | 5 |
| 2014 | CAR | 14 | 14 | 927 | 84.00 | 448 | 262 | 58.5 | 3,127 | 223.4 | 18 | 12 | 82.13 | 103 | 539 | 5 | 9 |
| 2013 | CAR | 16 | 16 | 1,014 | 98.50 | 473 | 292 | 61.7 | 3,379 | 211.2 | 24 | 13 | 88.76 | 111 | 585 | 6 | 3 |
| 2012 | CAR | 16 | 16 | 1,021 | 99.10 | 485 | 280 | 57.7 | 3,869 | 241.8 | 19 | 12 | 86.18 | 127 | 741 | 8 | 10 |
| 2011 | CAR | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0.00 | 517 | 310 | 60.0 | 4,051 | 253.2 | 21 | 17 | 84.54 | 125 | 709 | 14 | 5 |
