The New England Patriots have started their off season by re-signing Cam Newton to return as their quarterback.

Patriots QB @CameronNewton on his '21 return (via IG). pic.twitter.com/2MiBZVyflU

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2021

Patriots are bringing back Cam Newton but it doesn’t preclude them from making another QB move in the weeks to come, per league sources. This move locks in a QB heading into free agency. https://t.co/hgf4ZhqM5w

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2021

BREAKING: Patriots re-signing QB Cam Newton to one-year deal. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/w7PuPL0kh4

— NFL (@NFL) March 12, 2021

On Cam Newton's 1-year contract, a total of $6 million is tied to honors and how far the Patriots might advance in the playoffs, per sources.

Heavy incentives on a deal that could be worth close to $14 million, as @AdamSchefter reported.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 12, 2021