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Talks between the Panthers and Newton about a potential contract extension have not yet begun, but negotiations with the QB could start as early as later this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, according to a source.
Newton is among the top priorities for the team this offseason, along with defensive end Greg Hardy, followed by the team’s other 20 unrestricted free agents. Newton was the first player drafted under the new CBA, which slashed the gaudy initial contracts for top picks under the previous CBA. Newton is set to earn nearly $3.4 million in 2014 with a cap hit of just more than $7 million. GM Dave Gettleman said in January that he plans to start with “a fair offer” to Newton. As
previously noted, one option not on the table for Newton is a contract holdout. In an interview earlier Monday, Newton said he would “absolutely not” consider holding out of training camp and potentially beyond for a bigger deal because of his leadership role on the team.
Reported by the Charlotte Observer
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