Offensive tackle Riley Reiff clearly impressed the New England Patriots in his one season with the Chicago Bears coming off of an ankle injury.

The Patriots signed Reiff to a one-year contract worth $5 million with a $2.7 million signing bonus and $4.15 million in total guarantees.

His $1.45 million base salary is fully guaranteed, and the deal includes $750,000 total in per-game roster bonuses. It also includes up to $4 million in playing time incentives. Maximum, Reiff can earn $9 million on his new deal with the Patriots. Cutting Reiff, 34, would incur $4.15 million in dead cap.

So, Reiff is almost certainly going to be a Patriot in 2023. He spent most of his career at left tackle before a late-career switch to right tackle. The Patriots have also signed ex-Broncos swing tackle Calvin Anderson this offseason and re-signed Conor McDermott. Trent Brown is projected to start at one tackle spot, and 2022 seventh-round pick Andrew Stueber is also on the roster.

As of now, it appears Brown and Reiff will be the Patriots’ starting tackles. On Wednesday, $3 million of Brown’s $4 million base salary became fully guaranteed.

The Patriots should still look to draft an offensive tackle this offseason since Brown and Reiff are both in their 30s.

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