The New England Patriots have locked up nose guard Vince Wilfork on a long-term basis.
The Patriots signed their franchise player to a new five-year, $40 million contract, according to ESPN.
Wilfork received an $18 million signing bonus.
His total guaranteed money is $25 million, per the report.
The Patriots said this is what they wanted to accomplish when they franchised Wilfork. And this deal provides the long-term security for his family that Wilfork was seeking.
"Thanks to everyone who supported us during our time here in New England it has ment a great deal to us," Wilfork wrote on his Twitter account. "With that being said we are pleased to say we will be here for MANY more years to come."
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