Tom Brady earned $562,500 for finishing in the top five in passing. Dalton signed a one-year, $3 million deal with $3 million of incentives to back up Jameis Winston. There's also a $250,000 incentive for 45% offensive playtime during the regular season and a Super Bowl win where Brown is active for the game. Generally, any incentives with higher thresholds than the player or team's statistical performance in the prior season qualify as NLTBE. UFA. $4 million of incentives based on his sack total and Atlanta improving on last season's four wins, which has occurred, were included. 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. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys, $65,073.98: Elliott was a holdout at the beginning of training camp and was paid handsomely -- a six-year deal worth $90 million. Chris Jones signed a four-year, $80 million contract in 2020 as a franchise player. In order to receive this 45-catch bonus, the wide receiver also needed to reach the playoffs, which the Bucs did. He wound up with nine catches for 63 yards and a touchdown while the Saints' offense was missing Michael Thomas, Alvin Kamara and Tre'Quan Smith, among others. The Art of NFL Contracts Part 1: The Basics - Sports Illustrated The Packers reworked a disgruntled Aaron Rodgers' contract to end his offseason rift with the team. Dalton's playtime is 68.15% through 15 games this season. Haason Reddick took a one-year, $6 million deal worth up to $8 million through incentives from Carolina in free agency. A subpar 2020 season where Preston Smith's sack total dropped from 12 in 2019 to four led to a $4 million cut in pay. 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. Maximum: $1 million Expected bonus: $1 million The 33-year-old announced on Tuesday he is retiring at the end of the season. Washington currently holds the seventh and final seed in the NFC playoffs. First team All-Pro/All-NFL by the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers of America or the Sporting News earns $1 million. In total, players received a little more than $231 million. The bonus pay will help him offset the money he lost from a two-game suspension at the start of 2019 for violating the league's personal conduct policy. 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. Arizona Cardinals receiver A.J. 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. Poyer was selected to the Pro Bowl. The Chiefs subsequently modified his contract so he could earn an additional $510,000 because his $510,000 of per game roster bonuses ($30,000 for each game active) were increased to $1.02 million ($60,000 for each game active). Maximum: $3.5 millionExpected bonus: $2.5 million. Going into the 2020 regular season finale, it didn't seem like Antonio Brown had a chance at earning any of the $750,000 of incentives based on his individual statistical achievements. But Finney was able to double dip. The remainder of the top 10 includes: Buffalo Bills corner Taron Johnson ($578,749), Los Angeles Rams guard Austin Corbett ($572,736), Detroit cornerback Amani Oruwariye ($572,067), Chicago tackle Germain Ifedi ($570,571), Steelers offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor ($567,469), Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dakota Dozier ($561,469), Baltimore Ravens safety DeShon Elliott ($557,477) and Whitehead ($555,335). Reddick has 11 sacks this season. Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell could have $1 million on the line Sunday. For others, he just needs to hit the mark for bonuses, according to Roster Management System, which provided all the incentive information for this story. Entering Sunday, Lockett had already earned $1.8 million of that $2.4 million in potential added money. If Smith, somehow, has the game of his life and records five sacks, he will earn over $3 million for his efforts, as the contract allows for another $1.2 million bonus if he reaches 14 sacks on the season. Answer questions on the 2022 NFL draft for a chance to win $100,000! More NFL draft coverage . Brady is also 12th in the league with 7.3 yards per attempt (Aaron Rodgers is fifth with 7.8). Proven Performance Escalator | Over the Cap Make your picks throughout the playoffs and compete for $48,500! Clowney has five sacks this season. 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. 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. The four-year, $160 million contract Prescott signed in March 2021 contains a $1 million incentive each year for the Cowboys winning the Super Bowl. Dalton makes $500,000 by taking at least 50% of New Orleans' offensive snaps and another $500,000 with this playtime and making the playoffs. He enters Week 18 with the Patriots still having an outside shot at the top overall seed in the AFC having played 67% of New Englands defensive snaps. 13, and he'd need to get into the top five to hit a $562,500 bonus. Here's a look at 2020 performance bonuses for 20 noteworthy players. Agent's Take: Inside the 2021 performance bonuses of 20 notable players It's an additional $500,000 with 10 or more sacks. It's an additional $500,000 for making it to the Super Bowl and $500,000 more for winning. By finishing with 12.5 sacks, Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith earned a $1 million bonus. The pay is determined based on playing time percentage and base salary. Hroniss Grasu, OL, Ravens, $467.06: Grasu also played one snap for Baltimore. The trade market never materialized thanks to Garoppolo's right shoulder injury. Brown gets $500,000 for 65% or more offensive playtime and another $500,000 with 70% or more. As Statista states, an NFL player's lowest salary will be a whopping $1.065 million in 2030. Please login to leave a reply. 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. Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Marvin Jones Jr., who is sitting at 66 catches, needs four receptions for $500,000 and 14 receptions for $1 million. Smith was set to return to the Ravens, who took him in 2015's fourth round, on a four-year, $35 million contract before Von Miller and Chandler Jones signed for deals averaging significantly more. Rams defensive tackle Michael Brockers needed to hit 65% playing time in 2020 and was at 64.3%, but was inactive on Sunday. Antonio Brown earned $250,000 bonus by reaching 45 catches on the season. 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. With nine sacks, he already has brought in $1.25 million. It's not clear if that is cumulative -- the Packers have two returns this year and last year -- or if it's one individual category. Article 7, Section 4 of the 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement governs the PPE, establishing three levels of qualification: Players eligible for the PPE will see their fourth year base salary escalate, based upon the restricted free agent (RFA) tenders for that season, as follows: This website is not affiliated with the NFL, NFLPA, or any individual NFL franchise. He collected $4,786. But, as we are reminded almost daily, the NFL is a business, and players have limited windows to maximize their earnings before the cruelty of the game and Father Time take hold and win in the end. Last offseason, the longtime Pittsburgh quarterback signed a two-year extension worth $68 million. Lance's season-ending broken right ankle early in Week 2's contest versus the Seahawks put Garoppolo back in the lineup. A.J. Six more catches would add $750,000 and $800,000 to his 2022 and 2023 base salaries. There is $650,000 for making the Pro Bowl, which has been achieved. Coupling an individual achievement with a team statistical performance also makes an incentive NLTBE. He wasn . Sanders, Brown lead bonus run by NFL players in Week 17 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. Then there is Goldens contractual incentive based on sacks. The team requirement was necessary to turn the $3.375 million of incentives Brady earned last season from likely to be earned to NLTBE. He has converted 91.9% of his 37 field goal attempts. Los Angeles Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s potential of $3 million in incentives doesn't start until the playoffs, where he'll earn $500,000 if he plays and the team wins in the wild-card round. 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. Winning one playoff game is worth $500,000 more. Maximum: $2 millionExpected bonus: $625,000. There's also $500,000 for reaching 95% or making the Pro Bowl, which didn't happen. San Francisco making the playoffs where Garoppolo's regular-season playtime is 50% or more is worth $500,000. He has playtime incentives of $1 million for at least 80% offensive playtime and an additional $1 million once 90% is reached. 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%. How the NFL calculates its Performance Based Pay bonuses for players Including Bozeman, three of the top five leaders in total performance-based pay were offensive linemen. Maximum: $2.5 millionExpected bonus: $1.35 million. A new home for Michael Thomas? The amount goes to $750,000 if 3,700 passing yards is reached and is $1 million for hitting the 4,000-yard mark. If Chris Jones can get to Drew Lock once this weekend, he will earn a nice little payday. Believe it or not, Stefon Diggs salary is on the line this weekend, in a manner of speaking. With one game remaining, Rodgers has already played 90.8% of the Packers offensive snaps this year, so that prerequisite has been met. Hightower makes $375,000 for 65% or more defensive playtime, with an additional $250,000 for 70%. The Dolphins are on track to improve in total defense and average net yards given up per passing play. He would earn an extra $250,000 if he reaches 900 yards Sunday and another $250,000 if he hits 60 catches. Quarterback Drew Brees acknowledged after the game that the Saints were making a concerted effort to help Sanders reach his goal -- and teammates made a celebratory gesture with him on the field when he did it. He led the NFL with 127 receptions and 1,535 receiving yards last season. 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. The Dolphins had no interest in a renegotiation since there were four years left on Howard's deal. He has $1 million in playtime incentives. 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 | Given that many contracts have performance incentives built in, there are some players who can earn themselves a nice payday this weekend if they put together some impressive outings in the final game of the season. Brady can still make $562,500 each for ranking in the NFL's top five in four of the following categories: passer rating, touchdown passes (or throwing for at least 25 touchdowns), passing yards, completion percentage or yards per pass attempt. Henry hit the 1,300-yard mark in Week15's game against the Chargers. His 2022 contract year was eliminated in the process. Diggs is just off the pace with catches. Del Rio assured me he would take care of Smith. He has an incentive paying $125,000 for every win in which he plays at least 60% of the Washington's offensive snaps for a maximum of 12 wins. 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. 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He was also given assurances that a renegotiation would take place in early 2022 reflecting his 2021 performance and health.There are $2.5 million in playtime incentives contingent on Miami improving in NFL ranking from the 2020 season in either total defense, average net years given up per passing play or average net yards given per rushing play. Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? 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. His playtime for the season is 58.12%. Rams top Bengals after OBJ exits Per game roster bonuses are treated as incentives under the salary cap even though they are calculated as a part of a contract's base value. Players on almost every NFL team have possibilities; here are some of the more lucrative or interesting ones. There's $250,000 each for being in the NFL's top seven and top 10 for field goals made. Now, he can earn another $750,000 if he plays in 70% of Miami's plays, another $750,000 if he plays 80% of snaps and $1 million if he finishes the season playing in at least 90% Miami's snaps for a maximum of $2.5 million. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? He enters the final weekend of the year sitting at nine sacks. If he reaches 10, he'll earn $1.25 million. Houston has already made $1 million because he has nine sacks. That also triggers a $1.2 million escalator that will raise his 2021 base salary from $9.8 million to $11 million. Interestingly enough, if he reaches this goal he might want to treat new teammate Melvin Ingram to something nice. Jones has 12 sacks this season. The four-year, $160 million contract Dak Prescott signed in March contains a $1 million incentive each year for the Cowboys winning the Super Bowl. Fowler has 4.5 sacks this season. 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The former sixth-round draft pick is set to become a free agent this offseason. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. The onetime undrafted free agent started every game during the regular season and was on the field for nearly 95% of Kansas City's defensive plays. A.J. Stay prepared during the 2021 NFL Season From Week 1 until the Super Bowl, we create the highest-quality NFL fantasy, DFS, and prop betting content. Campbell makes $500,000, $1 million, $1.5 million or $2 million for at least 39%, 45%, 50% or 55% playtime, respectively. Because of this treatment, they weren't given any consideration. The NFL's performance-based pay system has been around since 2002, when it was included in the ratification of the collective bargaining agreement, and it rewards players who have had high playing time but are making low base salaries. ", How did the Rams come back? He has remained there despite Winston being healthy. As NLTBE, there isn't a salary cap charge for the incentives until after the playoffs, if achieved. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders needed eight catches Sunday to reach a $500,000 bonus for 60 catches on the season. Cooper Kupp saved the Rams The only potential escalation is for completion percentage. The sack incentives seem remote as Campbell only has 1.5 sacks this season. In those nine games, he has 40 catches for 527 yards and six touchdowns. "It felt great," Sanders said with a laugh after the game. Running back Todd Gurley didn't get the $1 million increase of his 2023 salary from his 2018 performance because the Rams released him in March 2020. The deal is worth up to $84 million through incentives for a maximum value of $21 million per year. There's money to be made with strong finishes to the regular season and deep playoff runs His 10.9 yards-per-completion average is No. Whitworth also has incentives based on the Rams' playoff success and his offensive playtime reaching 65%. NFL player incentives to watch in the final week of the season Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke made an extra $125,000 for every win in which he played at least 60% of the snaps.