Cam Newton is set to become a free-agent in 2016, but the Panthers don’t want it to get to that point. The franchise has declared Newton as their guy.
Panthers clear Cam Newton is their franchise QB. He’s informed them no Kaepernick structure. Look at Matt Ryan’s contract as a ballpark.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 30, 2014
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan agreed to a 5-year, $103 million contract in 2013. It appears Newton will be getting a similar deal.