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Patriots Sign Alijah Vera-Tucker to Incentive-Heavy Deal, Plan Move to Left Guard

The 26-year-old says he is nearly fully recovered, targeting the start of OTAs as his first on-field checkpoint.

Alijah Vera-Tucker is hoping that his injury issues are a thing of the past.
The Patriots reportedly added former Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker late Monday night after agreeing to terms with defensive Dre'Mont Jones and fullback Reggie Gilliam earlier in the day.

Overview

  • Vera-Tucker finalized a three-year, $42 million contract that includes $17 million fully guaranteed and $250,000 per-game active bonuses worth up to $4.25 million each season.
  • He is slated to start at left guard in New England, slotting between left tackle Will Campbell and center Jared Wilson after the team dealt Garrett Bradbury.
  • The former Jets first-rounder has endured three season-ending injuries and missed all of 2025 with a torn triceps, appearing in 43 of 85 possible career games.
  • He said he is close to 100% in his rehab and expects to report for the Patriots’ voluntary offseason program on April 20.
  • Team executive Eliot Wolf cited Vera-Tucker’s 2024 tape and upside—highlighted by a 2.8% pressure rate allowed—as reasons to “take a swing,” and Morgan Moses’ endorsement factored into the decision to sign.