Patriots Sign Vera-Tucker with Record Bonus

The New England Patriots have signed offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker to a three-year contract that includes a record-setting per-game roster bonus structure. The deal, effective for the 2026 season, features an annual per-game roster bonus of $4.25 million, equating to $250,000 per game played. This bonus represents the largest per-game incentive observed in NFL contracts to date.

Under the terms of the agreement, Vera-Tucker will receive a $7.2 million signing bonus. His base salaries are set at $2.3 million for 2026, fully guaranteed; $9.5 million for 2027, with $7 million guaranteed at signing; and $9.5 million for 2028. The structure incentivizes player availability, with $250,000 forfeited for each missed game.