Sebastian Vollmer Injury Update

Sebastian Vollmer discusses performance-based contract

In today's Herald, I broke down Sebastian Vollmer's incentive-laden, $27 million contract, which includes $9.25 million in performance bonuses that will be tricky -- though not impossible -- to reach, and Vollmer offered his thoughts on the deal. Check out the story for more on that. The Point After | Boston Herald

Market lines up for Sebastian Vollmer

Sebastian Vollmer’s new contract with the Patriots falls right in line with his market value.The right tackle finalized his deal yesterday, and it’s worth a maximum of $27 million over four years, according to a source. There is $8.5 million in guaranteed money and a $7 million signing bonus, so the Patriots have also protected themselves in the event of injury, which makes it a good agreement for both sides because Vollmer will be paid in line with comparable players if he remains healthy and continues to perform at a high level. Boston Herald

Svitek boosts Pats' depth at tackle

From a name recognition standpoint, offensive tackle Will Svitek was not a major free-agent signing for the Patriots. He could prove to be a valuable pick-up however, particularly if Sebastian Vollmer departs in free agency. Svitek missed the 2012 season after suffering an upper body injury during training camp, so we have to go back to his 2011 game tape to study his strengths and limitations. It was during the 2011 season that he took over for a struggling Sam Baker as the Falcons' left tackle, where he protected the blindside of quarterback Matt Ryan. New England Patriots Blog | ESPN Boston

Pats' 4-year tag streak could be broken

In a piece now posted on ESPNBoston.com, Mike Reiss provides a reminder that today marks the deadline for teams to assign the franchise tag. The New England Patriots have used the franchise tag in each of the past four offseasons, but the streak could come to an end Monday, which is the deadline for NFL teams to use the designation. The top three candidates for the tag are receiver Wes Welker ($11.4 million), cornerback Aqib Talib ($10.8 million) and right tackle Sebastian Vollmer ($9. New England Patriots Blog | ESPN Boston

Patriots linemen Sebastian Vollmer, Dan Connolly undergo surgery

Two Patriots’ offensive linemen underwent surgical procedures recently. According to league sources, Sebastian Vollmer had his right knee scoped on Wednesday and Dan Connolly had a procedure done on his right shoulder last week. Boston Globe

Report: Sebastian Vollmer has knee surgery

INDIANAPOLIS — According to Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald, Patriots right tackle Sebastian Vollmer has undergone an arthroscopic procedure on his knee. Vollmer, one of the premier right tackles in the league, is set to become an unrestricted free agent. He has been with the team since being drafted in the second round of [...] It Is What It Is | WEEI

Sebastian Vollmer had knee surgery

INDIANAPOLIS — Patriots right tackle Sebastian Vollmer, who is set to hit the free agent market in earnest next month, recently underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee, according to a league source.Vollmer was bothered by both back and knee troubles during the season, but played through the difficulties, only missing one game. Boston Herald

Vollmer had knee scope Wednesday

INDIANAPOLIS -- Patriots starting right tackle Sebastian Vollmer, who is one of the team's top unrestricted free agents, underwent arthroscopic knee surgery after the season, a source confirmed. The Boston Herald's Karen Guregian first reported the surgery, noting it took place "recently." According to a source, the surgery took place this Wednesday in Boston and was considered routine. Vollmer had experienced swelling in his knee during the 2012 season, but only missed one game -- Nov. New England Patriots Blog | ESPN Boston