The guaranteed money on New England Patriots veteran offensive tackle Riley Reiff’s contract was always a clue that he was being brought onto the team as more than just another camp body.
There’s a strong likelihood that he’s being positioned as the man to replace Isaiah Wynn as the starter across from left tackle Trent Brown.
Reiff, 34, is a bit long in the tooth, and he didn’t start every game when he was with the Chicago Bears last season. But in a world where offensive tackles are hard to come by, Reiff might end up being the guy in New England.
The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov recently listed the $4 million in incentives Reiff could potentially earn with the Patriots in 2023.
- 53% of offensive snaps – $800,000
- 60% of offensive snaps – $750,000
- 65% of offensive snaps – $700,000
- 70% of offensive snaps – $650,000
- 75% of offensive snaps – $600,000
- 80% of offensive snaps – $500,000
Reiff has only logged in less than 90 percent of the offensive snaps twice in his career, and one of those seasons came last year in his one-and-done stint with the Bears.
Assuming he stays healthy, there should be a clear path for him to rack up on incentives this season for a tackle-needy team like the Patriots.
