Teddy Bridgewater and the Carolina Panthers have agreed to a three-year, $63 million deal.

The deal came hours after the Panthers announced that Cam Newton could seek a trade.

"Stop with the word play. I never asked for it," he commented. "There is no dodging this one. I love the Panthers to death and will always love you guys. Please do not try and play me or manipulate the narrative and act like I wanted this. You forced me into this. Love"

Joe Brady worked with Bridgewater during his two years as an offensive assistant with the Saints before taking over as LSU's passing game coordinator last year.