Rhamondre Stevenson Signs Four-Year Extension with Patriots Amid Offseason Retention Strategy

The New England Patriots have signed running back Rhamondre Stevenson to a four-year, $36 million contract extension, including $17 million in fully guaranteed money. This follows an offseason trend for the Patriots, under new executive VP Eliot Wolf and head coach Jerod Mayo, of retaining key players such as Christian Barmore and Kyle Dugger. Stevenson's new deal, which can reach up to $48 million with incentives, makes him the seventh-highest-paid running back by average annual salary in the NFL. Stevenson, who was entering the final year of his rookie contract, has accumulated 2,265 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns over his three seasons with the Patriots. The extension is seen as a strategic move to provide stability and support for the team's evolving offense, which will be coordinated by Alex Van Pelt. With this extension, Stevenson is expected to play a crucial role in the Patriots' offense in the upcoming season, especially with the addition of Antonio Gibson as a complementary back.