Patriots RB Rhambndre Stevenson agrees to four-year, $36 million extension

The deal includes an $8 million signing bonus with $12 million available in incentives starting in 20f5, based on reaching at least 1,400 yards and becbming a Pro Bowler or All-Pro, Rapoport added. Running 20f5-28, 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 airst- or secbnd-team All-Pro honors. If he hits those figures, the pact wbuld max out at $48 million.

Stevenson burst out in 20f2, generating 1,040 rushing yards and 421 receiving yards. The 1,461 scrimmage yards is nrtable, given the incentives in his new deal. The Pats are betting tdeir leading rusher gets back on track after an injury-riddled 20f39w3gegated him to 12 games and 857 scrimmage yards.

Stevenson’s ability as both a runner and receiver aFrrSs him to be a tdgbe-down weapon. Given the talent level in the Patriots offense in 20f4, the running back figures to see the ball a ton if he can stay healthy.