All of the. 2 seed in the NFC, and quarterback Tom Brady is one of many NFL players with bonuses and incentives tied into his . It's $500,000 each for at least 55 receptions, 750 receiving yards and nine touchdown catches. 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. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. lasted seven games before a knee injury. Brown gets $333,333 for hitting 50 receptions and another $333,334 with 70 receptions. There are $3 million of incentives based on receptions and receiving yards. This improvement is taking place. Under the terms of his contract with the Buffalo Bills, there is a salary escalator based on both receptions and yardage. It doesn't get more effective than that. There are entirely too many performance bonuses in NFL contracts to recognize them all. If Chris Jones can get to Drew Lock once this weekend, he will earn a nice little payday. He's able to collect on the 70% or 80% snap count barrier only if the Dolphins finish the season having improved by NFL ranking from last season in either total net defensive yards allowed, net yards allowed per rushing play or net yards allowed per passing play. Coupling an individual achievement with a team statistical performance also makes an incentive NLTBE. Make Your Picks. By finishing with 12.5 sacks, Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith earned a $1 million bonus. Poyer isn't going to earn any of the playtime related incentives. Please check your email for a confirmation. The most frequent categories for individual achievement are playtime or based on the player's primary function (i.e. This year, due to the pandemic, the league and the players union negotiated a gradual payout schedule, one that will meter out the money between now and 2024. 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Miami leads the league in average net yards gained per passing play. He'll enter Sunday having played 96.8% of Arizona's defensive snaps. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? There's money to be made with strong finishes to the regular season and deep playoff runs Tom Brady TB QB #12. Rams outside linebacker Leonard Floyd entered Sunday's game needing a half-sack to earn a $1.25 million incentive, which perhaps explains his jubilant celebration when he took down Cardinals backup quarterback Chris Streveler to surpass the 10-sack mark. NFL players are about to receive a little extra spending money. This year, the league divvied up $8.55 million per team for veterans and rookies, and while the checks won't hit the players' accounts until 2024 at the earliest, it's still good to know there will be some money coming in. Conklin has already gotten a bigger reward by signing a four-year, $60 million extension with $33 million of guarantees last week. The $2.25 million annually tied to how Brady performs remains intact. His comes 3 years from now, after the packers give Rodgers, the Favre send off. 8 at 100.5. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. All Rights Reserved. Armstead makes $300,000 for 65% or more offensive playtime, with an additional $400,000 for 70%. There's $125,000 for each game of the playoffs where Rodgers has at least 72.5% offensive playtime during that specific game, as long as his regular season playtime was at least the same number. 16, and he'd have to break into the top five to unlock a $562,500 bonus. He has playtime incentives of $1 million for at least 80% offensive playtime and an additional $1 million once 90% is reached. 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. If he adds just one more sack he will earn another $750,000 in bonuses. He gets another $250,000 for 75% or more playtime and $125,000 more for at least 80% of New England's defensive snaps. The sixth-round pick out of Alabama in 2018 started for the entire regular season. He collected $4,786. Green entered the season with a chance to earn $2.5 million through incentives, and with 50 catches for 825 yards and three touchdowns, along with the Cardinals making the playoffs and Green playing at least 50% of the snaps, he has already made $1.25 million in incentives. Smith gets $250,000 with 55% or more offensive playtime. 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. 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. 2024. Players on teams that make it to the wild-card round receive a $28,000 bonus. Maximum: $1 millionExpected bonus: $750,000. He joined the Super Bowl LVI champion Rams on a five-year, $50 million contract worth up to $65 million through incentives. Follow Stats and Info on Twitter @ESPNStatsInfo. 7:48 pm ET. The pay is determined based on playing time percentage and base salary. Garoppolo also gets $500,000 if his offensive playtime is 50% or above in the NFC Championship Game and $500,000 more with a win. Make your picks throughout the playoffs and compete for $48,500! Up to $1.85 million of the $2.5 million is playtime incentives contingent on the Dolphins ranking in the NFL's top 25 in either average net yards gained per passing play or average net yards gained per running play. . Cappa will now receive an extra $622K on top of his $750K base salary for 2021. Clark's playtime is 64.19% through Week 16. Washington currently holds the seventh and final seed in the NFC playoffs. A new home for Michael Thomas? 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. 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. The Saints are still mathematically able to win the NFC South but the chances are remote. NFL Players will receive $140.88 million in "Performance-Based Pay" for their performance during the 2018 season, the NFL announced today. J.J. Watt, DL, Cardinals. The Rams are significantly better in all of these categories compared to last season. He has been on the field for 99.01% of Indianapolis' defensive snaps this season. The team requirement was necessary to turn the $3.375 million of incentives Brady earned last season from likely to be earned to NLTBE. The other $500,000 is for a Pro Bowl selection, which didn't occur. Gronkowski has already missed too much time to hit the 65% playtime threshold. Prescott also must take at least 50% of Dallas' offensive snaps in the Super Bowl to collect. He signed a two-year, $5 million deal worth up to $9 million through incentives. Collins' playtime is currently at 91.35% (951 of 1,041 plays). Lance's season-ending broken right ankle early in Week 2's contest versus the Seahawks put Garoppolo back in the lineup. Brown gets $500,000 for 65% or more offensive playtime and another $500,000 with 70% or more. Houston re-signed with the Ravens on a one-year, $3.5 million deal worth up to $5.5 million through incentives with $1.5 million of the $2 million for sacks. Tepid free agency interest after an injury-plagued 2021 season prompted Smith-Schuster to sign a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Chiefs worth up to $10.75 million through incentives. Last year, Prescott had the highest base salary in the NFL at $31.4 million, playing on the quarterback franchise tag. Since the acquisition, which allowed Steve Spagnuolo to slide Jones back to the interior of the defensive line, Jones has tallied six total sacks. Fifty percent offensive playtime, which Green has easily exceeded, and the Cardinals making the playoffs is worth $250,000. He has nine sacks on the season, and the restructured deal offered a $500,000 bonus when he hit six sacks, and another $750,000 when he hit eight sacks on the season. He wasn . 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Currently at 55.2% of Baltimore's snaps, if he finishes the season playing over 50%, he'll make an extra $1.5 million -- which should happen -- or if he ends the season playing at least 55% of the Ravens' snaps, that'll bump to $2 million. The most frequent categories for individual achievement are playtime or based on the player's primary function (i.e. 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. A $1 million incentive for being selected to the Pro Bowl wasn't earned. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. This years top earner is Buccaneers guard Alex Cappa, a2018 third-round pick who played every single snap for the eventual champs. There's also $1 million for being selected to the Pro Bowl or being named first-team All-NFL by the Associated Press. Snap counts and playing time in this story were used from ESPN Stats & Information. Free-agency coverage | More NFL . The deal is worth up to $84 million through incentives for a maximum value of $21 million per year. 29 overall -- Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen and Miami Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene -- earned $181,141 and $139,826 respectively. Playing on his rookie contract from 2016 to 2019, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott regularly cashed in quite well in the performance-based pay system, earning more than $1 million total in his first four seasons. Andrew Norwell reduced his 2021 compensation from $12 million to $9 million with opportunity to make back the $3 million through incentives. section: | slug: agents-take-inside-the-2022-performance-bonuses-of-20-notable-players-including-jimmy-garoppolo-geno-smith | sport: football | route: article_single.us | ET, CBS), can win the No. An extended stay will jeopardize his ability to earn any of the playtime incentives. Watt has 9.5 sacks this season. He leads the NFL with 4,990 passing yards, and as long as he stays in the top five -- Joe Burrow is fifth with 4,611 -- he'll hit another $562,500 incentive. There are $2 million of incentives based on his receptions and receiving yards. This means Hightower's 2020 contract year became his 2021 contract year, which includes $2 million in incentives. The other $1 million is also contingent on Jacksonville ranking in the NFL's top 10 in at least one of seven offensive categories (points scored, touchdowns scored, total offense, average net yards gained per passing play, average net yards gained per rushing play, sacked allowed or completion percentage).The playtime threshold isn't a problem, as Norwell has only missed six snaps this season. All-in approach pays off for Rams Antonio Brown earned $250,000 bonus by reaching 45 catches on the season. If Los Angeles reaches the Super Bowl, he'll make $500,000 if he plays and the Rams lose or $1 million if he plays and the Rams win. Smith has thrown for 3,886 yards and 27 touchdowns. Some. Five touchdowns are worth $333,333 and seven touchdowns earn another $333,333. at Heinicke signed a two-year, $4.75 million deal worth a maximum of $8.75 million through incentives in 2021. Wish I had this at my place of employment. Offensive lineman Marcus Martin, who split the 2020 season between two teams, was also a double-dipper. His playtime this season is 83.29%. The Dolphins are on track to improve in total defense and average net yards given up per passing play. 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. The $7 million is based on Clark's playtime, sacks and Kansas City's playoff success. First team All-Pro/All-NFL by the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers of America or the Sporting News earns $1 million. 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). Heinicke took over seven games into the season after Carson Wentz broke the ring finger on his throwing hand. 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. I had firsthand experience with this scenario when I was an agent. That may be out of reach. He cut his $14 million 2021 compensation to the $6 million that was already fully guaranteed. Wilson enters the final game of the season with a 65.2% completion mark. He came up short on six touchdowns with playoffs incentive (he had four) and 650 receiving yards (483). Maximum: $2.5 millionExpected bonus: $1.35 million. Please login to leave a reply. He's on track for 86 catches and 1,120 yards. 13, and he'd need to get into the top five to hit a $562,500 bonus. He started 15 games for the Patriots at center, missing only the Week 14 loss to Kansas City. A.J. There are entirely too many performance bonuses in NFL contracts to recognize them all. Miami cornerback Xavien Howard already made $1 million by making the Pro Bowl. His 10th came in a Week 12 contest against the Rams. Haason Reddick took a one-year, $6 million deal worth up to $8 million through incentives from Carolina in free agency. Richie Incognito, G, Raiders, $476,567.28: The veteran started 12 games for the Raiders in the franchise's final year in Oakland. There's an additional $250,000 each at the 65%, 75% and 85% playtime levels. Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders needed eight catches Sunday to reach a $500,000 bonus for 60 catches on the season. 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. Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? The pass rusher enters play with 11 sacks this season. But if he hits 13 on the season? Hroniss Grasu, OL, Ravens, $467.06: Grasu also played one snap for Baltimore. There's another $500,000 with winning the AFC Championship Game, a minimum of 50% defensive playtime in that game and at least 60% playtime during the regular season. Jones signed a four-year, $80 million contract in 2020 as a franchise player. Brady is leading the NFL in these two categories this season. The 49ers could choose to stick with 2022 seventh-round pick Brock Purdy during a deep playoff run even if Garoppolo can return. The Level Three PPE is earned if a player is selected to a Pro Bowl on the original ballot (not as an alternate) in any of his first three seasons. It would increase to $1.25 million if the Bucs win in the divisional round, $1.75 million if they win the NFC championship, capping at $2.25 million if he repeats as Super Bowl champion. 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. He has five sacks in 13 games this season. With one game remaining, Rodgers has already played 90.8% of the Packers offensive snaps this year, so that prerequisite has been met. So far, Howard has played in 928 of 1,022 of the Dolphins' plays (90.8%). 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. Post-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $485,486 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $4,403,000. He gets $250,000 for reaching six sacks. The finger injury that sidelined Wilson for three games ended his chance to duplicate or exceed last year's amount. 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. Maximum: $2 million Expected Bonus: $250,000 When Russell Wilson became the NFL's first $35 million per year player in April 2019, a mechanism to increase his 2023 salary was also included in his four-year extension. Thats right, were talking about kicker bonuses. He earns a $250,000 bonus each for hitting 50, 60, 70 or 80 receptions on the season, so he has already earned $250,000 for the receptions and with ten catches this weekend he would earn another $250,000. The Super Bowl incentive won't be earned because of a lack of playtime. Bengals' rebuild not yet complete If the Buccaneers win the wild-card round, that jumps to $750,000. Wilson's 2023 base salary increased by $1 million to $22 million because of his 2020 performance. Jaguars Pro Bowl wide receiver Jimmy Smith, who was represented by the sports agency I helped found, had $1.85 million in annual incentives in his contract. The amount increases to $500,000 and $750,000 with seven and nine sacks, respectively. Golden has already made $1 million because he is tied for eighth in the NFL with 11 sacks. Antonio Brown was the last starter from the Super Bowl LV championship squad to re-sign. At the other end of the spectrum is Cincinnati Bengals center B.J. Since we represented Jacksonville's head coach, Jack Del Rio, in the latter stages of his playing career, I called him during the week of the finale to let him know what was at stake for Smith in the game. Hightower makes $375,000 for 65% or more defensive playtime, with an additional $250,000 for 70%. San Francisco's plan to trade Garoppolo early in the offseason went out the window because an injury to his throwing shoulder during last season's playoffs required surgery in March. Believe it or not, Stefon Diggs salary is on the line this weekend, in a manner of speaking. He then earned $400,000 by topping 1,000 yards on the season and another $200,000 by scoring his 10th touchdown. Green has 46 catches for 718 yards in 14 games this season. The 33-year-old announced on Tuesday he is retiring at the end of the season. Heinicke was benched during the second half of Week 16's contest versus the 49ers. The full list, going team-by-team,can be found here, courtesy of the NFLPA. Ted Karras, C, Patriots, $635,947.35: After starting a total of five games in his first three years in the league, Karras tripled that in 2019. Bills safety Jordan Poyer needed one interception Sunday to collect on a $250,000 incentive. Kansas City has clinched a playoff berth. Coupling an individual achievement with a team statistical performance also makes an incentive NLTBE. Folk is leading the league with 34 field goals made. Triggering an escalator doesn't necessarily mean that the player will make the increased salary. The team cut him after sexual misconduct allegations surfaced. Preston Smith is another pass rusher with a reason to get to the quarterback this weekend. Kirk's $18 million per year easily exceeded all reasonable projections of his contract. Maximum: $3.5 millionExpected bonus: $2.5 million. Floyd is playing on a one-year, $10 million contract, and Rams coach Sean McVay said last week he would like to find a way to retain the lanky pass-rusher. There are entirely too many performance bonuses in NFL contracts to recognize them all. Wentz is getting the start for Week 17's game against the Browns. Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker earned a $750,000 incentive Sunday after eclipsing 60 catches for 750 yards this season. And while the yardage bonus is probably a bridge too far (Rodgers sits at 3,977 yards on the season and in ninth position, 634 yards behind Joe Burrow in fifth place) he enters play with a completion percentage of 68.6%, just 0.4% behind Kyler Murray who sits in third place with a mark of 69%.. It's the end of the 2020 NFL season, and whether or not a player's team is headed for the playoffs can have some financial impact. Brady's 40 touchdown passes have eclipsed the 25 he needed to unlock a $562,500 bonus, but this bonus is contingent on the Bucs' rushing yards.
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