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Patriots Don't Have Positive Updates on Injured OGs Ahead of Bears Game

The New England Patriots lost both Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown in last week's win over the New York Jets. Now with a quick turnaround against the Chicago Bears looming, it's unlikely that the pair of guards will be dressing in Week 7.

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We don't even have to wait until Sunday. The NFL season starts Wednesday night, and before the rest of the league takes the field, four teams are going to give us our first real look at what they might be this season.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 1

How Patriots Free Agents Are Learning Their New Teammates, Coaches

FOXBORO --- For Alijah Vera-Tucker, he's had a few months to learn his teammates names since signing a free agent contract with the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / April 30

Vera-Tucker addresses how Vrabel has handled Russini controversy

Alijah Vera-Tucker addresses how Mike Vrabel has handled Dianna Russini controversy

On Thursday, Vera-Tucker discussed how Vrabel has handled this situation behind the scenes.

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How many of the active NFL players to rush for multiple touchdowns on at least four occasions can you name in five minutes?

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / March 23

Patriots Hit Jackpot with Three-Year, $42 Million Signing

While the New England Patriots weren't as active in free agency this year as they were last offseason upon hiring head coach Mike Vrabel and owning the most cap space in the NFL, but they still filled quite a few needs.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / March 17

Patriots Plan To Use Jared Wilson At Center, Alijah Vera-Tucker At Left Guard

The reigning AFC champion Patriots briefly opened a hole at center when they traded 2025 starter Garrett Bradbury to the Bears on March 5. They already had a homegrown replacement in mind in Jared Wilson, who will shift from left guard to the pivot, executive vice president Eliot Wolf told reporters (via Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald).

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / March 16

One Free Agent Giants Must Pivot to After Losing Out on Guard Alijah Vera-Tucker

For the first time in several years, the New York Giants organization has earned a hearty dose of praise for how they've executed in their very first offseason under new head coach John Harbaugh, whose roster vision they've started piecing together in the initial wave of free agency.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 15

Ex-Jets First-Round Pick Wanted ‘Fresh Start’ in Free Agency

The New York Jets' offensive line is going to be good in 2026, despite two losses this offseason. The Jets lost John Simpson and Alijah Vera-Tucker in free agency and replaced them with Dylan Parham.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / March 12

Veteran OL Expects To Be Ready For Patriots Camp

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Alijah Vera-Tucker almost became part of the New England Patriots back in 2021. As a rookie coming out of USC, he recalled some interest the team had in drafting him.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 13

Five biggest overpays of 2026 NFL free agency: Titans' spree comes with concern

During NFL free agency, where there's smoke, there's usually a pile of cash burning.

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Emanuel Wilson won't replace Kenneth Walker III for Seahawks

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NFL News / Steeler Nation / March 11

'One Big Move Left': Steelers Planning To Finish Free Agency Off With A Bang

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had, arguably, one of the better stretches compared to other NFL teams since the legal tampering period kicked off on Monday afternoon.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Patriots Will Pay $250,000 Each Game to Alijah Vera-Tucker Next Season

The New England Patriots spent big Monday to set the interior of its offensive line. The team signed former New York Jets lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker to a three-year, $42 million contract.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10

Patriots to pay Romeo Doubs handsomely to replace Stefon Diggs

Patriots set to pay former Packers WR Romeo Doubs handsomely to replace Stefon Diggs

After idling during the opening hours of the NFL's legal negotiating window for 2026 free agents, the New England Patriots' first moves reinforced not only their commitment to quarterback Drake Maye but also trust in Mike Vrabel and his coaching staff.

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 10

Why Jets Let Alijah Vera-Tucker Walk to Patriots

The New York Jets will have a new face at guard when the 2026 National Football League season opens. In 2025, the Jets had John Simpson start all 17 games and would've had Alijah Vera-Tucker in a starting role as well, but he tore his triceps right before the season began and was forced to miss the entire campaign.