Trent Brown, Patriots reportedly conform to revised contract with $2 million added in incentives

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Trent Brown remains to be anticipated to change into a free agent after the 2023 season.

New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown looks to block against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 in Foxborough, Mass.
Trent Brown’s presence was missed throughout the Patriots’ Week 2 loss to the Dolphins. Winslow Townson / AP

Trent Brown is reportedly placing himself ready to earn a bit more cash this season.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Brown and the Patriots have agreed to a revised contract that may see the crew add one other $2 million in potential incentives this season.

Brown can now earn a most of $13 million this season, and he’s nonetheless set to change into a free agent after the 2023 marketing campaign wraps.

It’s not typically you see groups dole out raises in the midst of the season, particularly when there’s no time period added to the restructured contract.

However given Brown’s significance to New England’s offense, the rationale is there for the Patriots to sweeten the pot for his or her 6-foot-8 beginning left sort out.

When Brown is engaged and locked in, he will be one of many prime tackles within the NFL, as was the case when he solidified New England’s O-line en path to a Tremendous Bowl title in 2018.

Carving out a path for Brown to maximise his payday in 2023 stands as an apparent motivator for Brown, particularly with free company proper across the nook.

Brown was seemingly due for a pay bump on his current deal anyway, on condition that his present cope with the Patriots was signed with him projected for granted sort out.

Brown was stable as one of many few O-line starters obtainable for New England’s Week 1 loss to the Eagles, with Jones solely getting sacked twice by a stout Philadelphia move rush — each of which got here within the closing minutes of the fourth quarter.

New England’s Week 2 loss to the Dolphins was a distinct story, particularly with Brown dominated out attributable to a concussion. With Brown not shielding Jones’ blind aspect, Miami’s move rush racked up 4 sacks, eight quarterback hits, and eight tackles for loss in what was a 24-17 loss for the Patriots on Sunday night time.

Brown’s standing can be essential coming into a must-win Week 3 showdown in opposition to the Jets at MetLife Stadium, particularly given the lackluster returns put forth by New England’s remaining tackles in Calvin Anderson (three hits, one sack surrendered) and Vederian Lowe (one sack allowed) in opposition to Miami.