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New England Patriots signed offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker to a three-year, $42 million contract to bolster their offensive line. Vera-Tucker aims to prove himself after struggling with injuries throughout his career.
New England Patriots offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker
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The New England Patriots knew they had to improve their offensive line, and that was a focus this offseason.
New England drafted Caleb Lomu in the first round, and in free agency, signed Alijah Vera-Tucker to a three-year, $42 million contract. Vera-Tucker is a star offensive guard, but injuries have plagued his career, as heās played in 43 of a possible 85 games over the last five seasons.
Despite the Patriots giving him a hefty contract, Vera-Tucker said he has something to prove and has a chip on his shoulder.
āFor me, personally, Iām really eager, not only just because I wasnāt able to play last year, because Iām on a new team as well,ā Vera-Tucker said to MassLive. āSo, you know, coaches have seen my film and this and that, but nobody on the team has seen me play, so for me, I got something to prove⦠and Iām grateful to be in that position.ā
Throughout his NFL career with the New York Jets, Vera-Tucker suffered torn triceps on both arms and ruptured his Achilles tendon.
Alijah Vera-Tucker signed a three-year contract worth $42 million with the New England Patriots.
Alijah Vera-Tucker has played in 43 of a possible 85 games over the last five seasons due to injuries.
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Ahead of training camp, Vera-Tucker said heās fully healthy and is eager to show it to the coaching staff and the fans.
āIām definitely on track. Feeling great,ā Vera-Tucker said. āShout out to the training staff here, man. Doing a great job with me. Weāre working together. Communication is key in that youāre recovering from the injury, so everythingās going well, man, and weāre on track.ā
Vera-Tucker was selected 14th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.