The deal includes an $8 million signing bonus with $12 million available in incentives starting in 2025, based on reaching at least 1,400 yards and becoming a Pro Bowler or All-Pro, Rapoport added. Running 2025-28, Stevenson can earn $600,000 for reaching each 1,400, 1,500 and 1,600 scrimmage yards and an additional $600,000 for a Pro Bowl plus first- or second-team All-Pro honors. If he hits those figures, the pact would max out at $48 million.

Stevenson burst out in 2022, generating 1,040 rushing yards and 421 receiving yards. The 1,461 scrimmage yards is notable, given the incentives in his new deal. The Pats are betting their leading rusher gets back on track after an injury-riddled 2023 relegated him to 12 games and 857 scrimmage yards.

Stevenson’s ability as both a runner and receiver allows him to be a three-down weapon. Given the talent level in the Patriots offense in 2024, the running back figures to see the ball a ton if he can stay healthy.