CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – A person close to the negotiations says the contract talks between the Carolina Panthers and quarterback Cam Newton on a multi-year contract extension are continuing and the sides are close to getting a deal done.
The person said Monday that a deal could be completed within the next two days. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side has publicly released details of the negotiations.
Newton is expected to command a contract in excess of $20 million per season, which would be line with what several other starting NFL quarterbacks have signed.
The 26-year-old Newton is entering his fifth season with Carolina and has led the Panthers to back-to-back NFC South championships.
Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman repeatedly has said that signing Newton to a long-term deal is a priority.
