Would Ravens Have Interest in Signing Cam Newton?

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said he doesn’t expect Newton’s phone to be ringing off the hook.

“I would never say never, but I haven’t sensed a lot of interest in Cam Newton as an NFL quarterback really since the last time he was on the field, looking like someone maybe whose best years were behind him,” Rapoport said.

Selected by the Panthers with the first-overall pick in 2011, Newton won the 2015 MVP award as he led Carolina to a 15-1 record and Super Bowl appearance.

Newton spent the 2020 season in New England, where he went 7-8 as a starter with eight touchdown passes and 10 interceptions in addition to rushing for 592 yards and 12 touchdowns. After being released by the Patriots, Newton returned to Carolina in 2021, going 0-5 as a starter with four touchdown passes, five interceptions, and five rushing touchdowns.

Another veteran quarterback who might interest the Ravens is Teddy Bridgewater. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell said Baltimore is the best fit for the well-traveled 30-year-old.

Barnwell projected a one-year, $5 million deal for Bridgewater, who has played for five teams over the past six seasons.

“Bridgewater is not going to do much more than the occasional scramble as a runner, so he’s obviously not a fit for the same offense the Ravens run with Lamar Jackson. With Jackson’s status for 2023 uncertain and Baltimore hiring Todd Monken as offensive coordinator, though, the job posting for the Ravens likely no longer requires experience running quarterback power,” Barnwell wrote. “Bridgewater would be a solid fill-in starter if Jackson holds out or leaves the organization and a much better backup than Huntley if Jackson returns and misses time with an injury for the third consecutive year.”

Barnwell said Bridgewater, who has started 65 games over eight seasons, “probably has gone from being overqualified to be a backup quarterback to now becoming a top-tier backup.”

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