The deal consists of an $8 million signing bonus with $12 million obtainable in incentives beginning in 2025, primarily based on reaching a minimum of 1,400 yards and turning into a Professional Bowler or All-Professional, Rapoport added. Operating 2025-28, Stevenson can earn $600,000 for reaching every 1,400, 1,500 and 1,600 scrimmage yards and an extra $600,000 for a Professional Bowl plus first- or second-team All-Professional honors. If he hits these figures, the pact would max out at $48 million.
Stevenson burst out in 2022, producing 1,040 dashing yards and 421 receiving yards. The 1,461 scrimmage yards is notable, given the incentives in his new deal. The Pats are betting their main rusher will get again on monitor after an injury-riddled 2023 relegated him to 12 video games and 857 scrimmage yards.
Stevenson’s means as each a runner and receiver permits him to be a three-down weapon. Given the expertise degree within the Patriots offense in 2024, the working again figures to see the ball a ton if he can keep wholesome.