Under the terms of his contract with the Buffalo Bills, there is a salary escalator based on both receptions and yardage. Each team hands out $8.5 million to their players based on playing time and salary. Aaron Rodgers earns a bonus of $100,000 if he plays over 72.5% of the Green Bay Packers snaps and finishes in the top three of any of these four categories: Passer rating, completion percentage, interception percentage and passing yardage. Please login to leave a reply. Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul needed 2.5 sacks for an additional $350,000. Instead, some modifications were made to Howard's contract, including the addition of $3.5 million in incentives. Maximum: $2.5 millionExpected bonus: $1.35 million. Prescott also must take at least 50% of Dallas' offensive snaps in the Super Bowl to collect. 2 seed in the NFC, and quarterback Tom Brady is one of many NFL players with bonuses and incentives tied into his contract, which means winning and losing won't be confined to the field. The Bills added $2 million of incentives to Poyer's contract rather than sign him to a contract extension. It doesn't get more effective than that. A new home for Michael Thomas? He came up short on six touchdowns with playoffs incentive (he had four) and 650 receiving yards (483). Offensive lineman Marcus Martin, who split the 2020 season between two teams, was also a double-dipper. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. The finger injury that sidelined Wilson for three games ended his chance to duplicate or exceed last year's amount. The 49ers could choose to stick with 2022 seventh-round pick Brock Purdy during a deep playoff run even if Garoppolo can return. Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? Fowler has 4.5 sacks this season. His one-year, $4 million deal has $2.25 million in incentives. Brady can earn $562,500 if he finishes in the top five in NFL passer rating. Bills safety Jordan Poyer needed one interception Sunday to collect on a $250,000 incentive. Tot Player Comp for the '19 season will be $228.7m/club; $188.2m of that is salary cap, but there is another $40.5m of benefits that is distributed. A back injury to Winston got Dalton in the starting lineup after the third game of the season. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, new Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will get an. Maximum: $500,000Expected bonus: $500,000. Maximum: $3 millionExpected bonus: $1.5 million. Obviously, the biggest order of business facing NFL players and teams this weekend is locking down a playoff spot, should those teams and players still be in the running for postseason spots. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Fortunately for Norwell, the Jaguars are currently sixth in average net yards gained per rushing play. In Week 17, McSorley was on the field for a third-and-1, one he successfully converted with a 1-yard gain. He also has hit on 92.1% of his field goal attempts, so barring a bad day at the office, that bonus should also be secured. Here are some of the notable total performance-based bonuses: Charvarius Ward, CB, Chiefs, $654,749.91 bonus: Ward's bonus money exceeded his base salary of $570,000 as he played a key role for the Super Bowl champions. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? The finger injury that Wilson suffered earlier this season ended the QBs chances of hitting on many of his contract incentives, particularly those tied to Pro Bowl and Offensive Player of the Year. He also had an escalator clause in his base salary if he topped 1,375 receiving yards, which he also hit a season ago. With this condition satisfied, Howard earns $750,000 for at least 70% defensive playtime, another $750,000 once he hits 80% and an additional $1 million with playtime of 90% or more. Bradley Bozeman, C, Ravens, $613,180.37: Bozeman is near the top of the bonus list after snapping the ball to Lamar Jackson all season. Haason Reddick took a one-year, $6 million deal worth up to $8 million through incentives from Carolina in free agency. David Moore hit a $100,000 incentive with his lone catch Sunday, his 35th of the season. He didn't have 1,000 receiving yards in any of his four NFL seasons with the Cardinals. He has easily exceeded the 20 touchdown passes also necessary to qualify for this $500,000. So while those might be a stretch for Brady, he also enters the weekend leading the league with 40 touchdown passes, and leading the league with 4,990 passing yards. There are entirely too many performance bonuses in NFL contracts to recognize them all. Folk can also earn a bonus of $125,000 with an All-Pro selection. Collins' playtime is currently at 91.35% (951 of 1,041 plays). In order for Collins to be at 80% or above playtime for the season, the Bengals can't have more than 147 offensive snaps over the final two regular-season games. https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/aaron-rodgers-tom-brady-stefon-diggs-chris-jones/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Clowney makes $250,000 for reaching 60% defensive playtime. The amount increases to $500,000 and $750,000 with seven and nine sacks, respectively. There's another $500,000 with a Super Bowl victory.Whitworth's 2022 base salary increases by the same amounts with these playoff achievements, but his playtime requirement is 75%. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an incentive to finish the regular season strong, both as a team and for at least a couple of individuals. Maximum: $3 millionExpected bonus: $1 million. Miami cornerback Xavien Howard already made $1 million by making the Pro Bowl. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. is a half-sack away from $1 million -- with 4.5 sacks, he needs to reach five sacks to collect -- and if he has a big game against New Orleans and reaches seven sacks, he would instead make $2 million. Lance's season-ending broken right ankle early in Week 2's contest versus the Seahawks put Garoppolo back in the lineup. San Francisco making the playoffs where Garoppolo's regular-season playtime is 50% or more is worth $500,000. It has not been the best of seasons for the Seattle Seahawks, and that has led to questions about the tenure of Pete Carroll, general manager John Schneider, and even quarterback Russell Wilson. A $1 million incentive for being selected to the Pro Bowl wasn't earned. Here's a look at 2022 performance bonuses for 20 noteworthy players. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. lasted seven games before a knee injury. Trey Flowers, DE, Lions, $47,671.70: After four years in New England, Flowers signed with Detroit in 2019 and received a five-year, $90 million contract. $2 million of defensive playtime incentives were also inserted in the deal. There's an additional $250,000 at the 80% threshold. He joined the Super Bowl LVI champion Rams on a five-year, $50 million contract worth up to $65 million through incentives. NFL Player Bonuses and Who's Chasing Millions of Dollars Here's who needs touchdowns, sacks, interceptions, pick-sixes, fumble recoveries, passing yards, rushing yards, receptions and field. Generally, any incentives with higher thresholds than the player's or team's statistical performance in the prior season qualify as NLTBE. A new home for Michael Thomas? He totaled seven sacks with the Lions, matching his yearly average over the past four seasons. Safety Jordan Whitehead earned $555,455. He has playtime incentives of $1 million for at least 80% offensive playtime and an additional $1 million once 90% is reached. Full playoff schedule | More content . All Rights Reserved. The Titans moved $2 million of Henry's 2023 base salary into his 2022 compensation while leaving his $500,000 incentive for reaching 1,300 rushing yards intact. He was one of 26 players to have earned at least $500,000. The $2.25 million of incentives based on Tampa Bay's success and Brady participating in least 75% of Tampa Bay's offensive plays (which he has) added a requirement of improving over the team's NFL ranking in average net yards gained per rushing play. Dalton signed a one-year, $3 million deal with $3 million of incentives to back up Jameis Winston. There are entirely too many performance bonuses in NFL contracts to recognize them all. section: | slug: agents-take-inside-the-2022-performance-bonuses-of-20-notable-players-including-jimmy-garoppolo-geno-smith | sport: football | route: article_single.us | He can make $500,000 more by hitting the 60% playtime mark. His defensive playtime is 70.75%. Dalton's playtime is 68.15% through 15 games this season. Incentives are preferable to escalators. There's $500,000 more with 7.5 sacks. Make Your Picks. Collins was on track for the $2 million in incentives and the $2 million salary escalator before tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee during Week 16's game versus the Patriots. Richie Incognito, G, Raiders, $476,567.28: The veteran started 12 games for the Raiders in the franchise's final year in Oakland. He featured Smith offensively at the beginning of the game so he could make the extra money and reach the personal milestone. This year's rankings are tied for 17th, 22nd and 12th in these categories. Watt has 9.5 sacks this season. As for the four statistical categories, Rodgers leads the league in NFL passer rating and interception percentage, so those bonuses are likely to be earned. He has converted 91.9% of his 37 field goal attempts. Heinicke signed a two-year, $4.75 million deal worth a maximum of $8.75 million through incentives in 2021. Because of this treatment, they weren't given any consideration. The Bucs, who host Carolina on Sunday (4:25 p.m. He can earn $250,000 if he finishes the year among the top seven kickers in field goals made, another $250,000 if he is in the top ten kickers in field goals made, and another $250,000 if he finishes the season with a conversion rate of over 90% on field goal attempts. Can the Lions fix their defense? Wilson enters the final game of the season with a 65.2% completion mark. That also triggers a $1.2 million escalator that will raise his 2021 base salary from $9.8 million to $11 million. The 55% threshold could be in jeopardy if Campbell doesn't make a quick return from the thigh injury that kept him out of last Sunday's game against the Packers. Conklin makes $1,333,334, $2,666.667 or $4 million, respectively, with a minimum of 55%, 65% or 75% offensive playtime. So when Moore still didn't have a catch late in the Seahawks' 26-23 victory, Wilson and QBs coach Austin Davis talked on the sideline about getting him one. ET, CBS), can win the No. He leads in both categories. Per the unions records, 25 other players also topped $500K, including Cardinals tackle Kelvin Beachum ($604K), Bills cornerback Taron Johnson ($579K), Rams guard Austin Corbett ($573K), Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye ($572K), Bears tackle Germain Ifedi ($571K), Steelers offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor ($568K), Vikings offensive lineman Dakota Dozier ($561K), Ravens safety DeShon Elliott ($557K) and Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead ($555K). Maximum: $4 millionExpected bonus: $2 million. Smith has been on the field for all 951 of Seattle's offensive snaps this season. ", How did the Rams come back? He received $14,669. Plus, if Arizona wins the NFC Championship Game and he plays at least 50% of the snaps in that game, he'll earn another $250,000. Rodgers will earn an extra $100,000 for each of these categories if he finishes in the top three of the NFL and the Packers hit one other stipulation: They have to improve as a team in touchdowns on returns and recoveries. If he picks up two sacks in the finale, he'll add another $1 million. New England linebacker Donta Hightowers return to the lineup helped spark a defensive resurgence for the Patriots. Howard has been on field for 90.47% of Miami's defensive snaps this season. Kirk has 76 receptions for 988 yards through 15 games. Green is enjoying a second life in the desert as part of an Arizona Cardinals team that is trying to lock down a division title in the final week of the season. Heinicke was benched during the second half of Week 16's contest versus the 49ers. Rams defensive tackle Michael Brockers needed to hit 65% playing time in 2020 and was at 64.3%, but was inactive on Sunday. Wilson's 2023 base salary increases based on his performance during the 2020, 2021 and 2022 seasons. If the Packers as a team hit that stipulation, Rodgers will earn $100,000 if he is in the top three of each of the following: Completion percentage: He's fourth at 68.6. $1 million is for the Jaguars also making the playoffs, which isn't happening. He has four interceptions and hasn't recovered any fumbles. He also earned $3,668 from the Seattle Seahawks, who dealt him to Cincinnati in the Carlos Dunlap trade in October 2020. In a move that will save each team approximately $17 million in 2020, the NFL will not be required to fund the Second Career Savings Plan, Player Annuity Program, Severance Pay, Performance. How did the Rams come back? If he hit 100 receptions in a season, that would bump up his base salary in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and he hit that mark last year. The escalated amount is rarely guaranteed so teams can still ask the player to take a pay cut or release him without incurring the financial obligation. Last offseason, the longtime Pittsburgh quarterback signed a two-year extension worth $68 million. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Current NFL playoff picture: 11 spots clinched, three to go, How seven NFL playoff hopefuls can win in Week 18: Two game-plan keys for the Colts, 49ers, more, What happens during interviews for prospective NFL head coaches? More NFL draft coverage . Click here to see our full content schedule or subscribe now. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. There are multiple ways for Poyer to earn the $2 million: (1) $750,000 for six or more interceptions, (2) $500,000 for a Pro Bowl selection, (3) $500,000 for 92% or more defensive playtime, (4) $500,000 for at least 90% defensive playtime and the Bills improving in wins from 2021, (5) $500,000 for at least 90% defensive playtime and the Bills improving over 2021's league rank in sacks, (6) $500,000 for at least 90% defensive playtime and the Bills improving over 2021 league rank in turnover margin, (7) $250,000 for one fumble recovery or $300,000 with two fumble recoveries or $500,00 with five fumble recoveries and (8) $250,000 for at least one interception return for a touchdown. Grasu played right tackle and blocked for a 3-yard gain. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (knee) played just two games as well, and he earned $4,279. Here's a look at 2019 performance bonuses for 25 noteworthy NFL players. Entering Sunday, Lockett had already earned $1.8 million of that $2.4 million in potential added money. Houston has already made $1 million because he has nine sacks. The most frequent categories for individual achievement are playtime or based on the player's primary function (i.e. You cant get a performance based bonus when you had no performance at all. Incentives are preferable to escalators. If Tampa Bay wins the Super Bowl and Brady is on the field for 75% or more of the offensive plays during the game, he gets the entire $2.25 million. Jerry Jones believes Cowboys can keep Zeke and Pollard, NFL combine measurements for DBs: Full list of results, Jerry Jones believes Prescott can progress like Brady, NFL combine 2023 results tracker: Top performances, NFL combine 2023: Winners and losers from DB workouts, Report: Pollard to get franchise tag if deal isn't done. Maximum: $2 millionExpected bonus: $1.5 million. After restructuring his contract back in March, converting over $4 million in salary to incentives to help the Green Bay Packers clear some cap space, Smith is on his way to earning those dollars back thanks to getting after the quarterback. The team requirement was also added to touchdown passes and passing yards. He would earn an extra $250,000 if he reaches 900 yards Sunday and another $250,000 if he hits 60 catches. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Including Bozeman, three of the top five leaders in total performance-based pay were offensive linemen. Arizona could theoretically climb as high as the number two seed, if both the Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose. A fourth-round pick in 2018, Whitehead started every game for the Super Bowl champs and had two interceptions. Rob Gronkowski returned to the Buccaneers on a one-year, $8 million contract with an additional $2 million in incentives -- $1.5 million of which is based on his 2021 statistical achievement. Seattle needs to win the final two regular-season games and get some help from other teams to make the playoffs with a 9-8 record. Here's a look at 2022 performance bonuses for 20 noteworthy players. $4 million of incentives based on his sack total and Atlanta improving on last season's four wins, which has occurred, were included. He earned $2,839 from the Detroit Lions and $591 from the New England Patriots. Incentives are also a way for a player taking a pay cut to make back some or all of the money he is losing through the salary reduction. It's an additional $500,000 for making it to the Super Bowl and $500,000 more for winning. Wagner was intent on coming back home to Southern California after the Seahawks released him in March rather than pay him $16.6 million this year on a $20.35 million salary cap number. Then there is Goldens contractual incentive based on sacks. Playing at least 50% on offense in the AFC Championship Game win while having at least 65 catches and 900 yards earns $1 million. How bonuses played a role in Week 17, including a changed play worth $100,000 Because of the NFL's performance-based pay system, Cappa earned a league-high extra $622,056 on top of his $750,000 base salary. An extended stay will jeopardize his ability to earn any of the playtime incentives. Because he never played a snap. Xavien Howard wanted his contract redone to reflect the changing cornerback market after a league leading 10 interceptions last season. Coupling an individual achievement with a team statistical performance also makes an incentive NLTBE. He gets an additional $250,000 with 10.5 sacks and another $250,000 for 12.5 sacks. Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke made an extra $125,000 for every win in which he played at least 60% of the snaps. Fifty percent offensive playtime, which Green has easily exceeded, and the Cardinals making the playoffs is worth $250,000. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | J.J. Watt, DL, Cardinals Maximum: $1 million Expected bonus: $1 million The 33-year-old announced on Tuesday he is retiring at the end of the season. Maximum: $2 millionExpected bonus: $500,000. The NFL adding a 17th game in 2021 means another cash infusion for some highly paid players. Winning one playoff game is worth $500,000 more. Trace McSorley, QB, Ravens, $383.55: The reserve quarterback played one snap the entire season. Not bad for a player who signed a few weeks before training camp began. NFLPA announces performance-based pay benefits for 2020 season By Matt Warren Apr 6, 2021, 12:00pm EDT Share Each year, the NFL Players Association and the NFL have a pot of money to hand. If earned, a team will incur a salary cap charge for most incentives after the playoffs end. So Golden enters play having already earned $1 million in bonus money. Alex Capps the pride of Humboldt State They shuttered the football program after he graduated. The conference championship round, by contrast, awards $51,000 to each athlete. There are entirely too many performance bonuses in NFL contracts to recognize them all. Tom Brady has a number of incentives to play for this season, and while many of those can only be achieved with victories in the postseason, there are some regular season contract incentives at stake this weekend. There's an additional $500,000 for each playoff win where Dalton has at least 50% playtime for the wild card, divisional and conference championship games. Smith earned $500,000 for being selected to the Pro Bowl. He also has incentives for 1,000, 1,100 and 1,200 receiving yards. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. He gets another $500,000 for 80% or more playtime and $650,000 more for at least 85% of Miami's offensive snaps. Each achievement is worth $500,000. ; rushing yards for a running back). Carolina Panthers linebacker Haason Reddick has 11 sacks this season. He wasn't the only Buccaneer, either. The Browns making the playoffs, which wouldn't be the case if the season ended right now, adds $250,000 to the earned amount. Jones has 12 sacks this season. Chris Jones signed a four-year, $80 million contract in 2020 as a franchise player. First and foremost, with a win and a loss from the Los Angeles Rams, the Cardinals can still win the NFC West and secure a home game for at least Wild Card Weekend. The team requirement was necessary to turn the $3.375 million of incentives Brady earned last season from likely to be earned to NLTBE. Finney. Another veteran quarterback has some incentives on the line this weekend. Xavier Woods, S, Cowboys, $615,755.47: The fourth-year free safety led Dallas in bonus pay by a wide margin. Arizona Cardinals receiver A.J. All-in approach pays off for Rams There's another $750,000 each for divisional playoffs and NFC Championship Game victories. The earned incentives are also added to Collins' 2023 base salary, which is currently $3.5 million. Ten sacks are worth another $750,000. He can still earn $750,000 if the Bucs win the Super Bowl. Emmanuel Sanders, New Orleans Saints, $500,000 bonus. Each Pro Bowl selection adds $250,000.
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