Though he has yet to see any meaningful on-field action for the New England Patriots , newly-acquired veteran offensive lineman Alijah-Vera Tucker is quite familiar with the atmosphere surrounding his new team.

In 43 games with the New York Jets since being drafted by the team with the 14th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Vera-Tucker was on the opposing side of the passion of Patriots Nation. Having signed a three-year contract with the Pats in March, the 26-year-old is happy to be making his professional football home in southern New England.

“Just the energy, man,” Vera-Tucker recently told reporters at Gillette Stadium.…