Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? If earned, a team will incur a salary cap charge for most incentives after the playoffs end. It's an additional $500,000 each at 65 receptions and 900 yards, while 65% or more offensive playtime and Kansas City making the playoffs is worth $1.5 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. at Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Markus Golden is going to have Russell Wilson in his sights this weekend, for a number of reasons. About Spotrac; Media Requests; 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. 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There's $250,000 each with 80% or more defensive playtime and the Rams improving on 2021's league ranking in points allowed, total defense and average net yards per passing play. 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. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Performance bonuses can be divided into two basic categories: incentives and salary escalators. He can make $500,000 more by hitting the 60% playtime mark. 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. Triggering an escalator doesn't necessarily mean that the player will make the increased salary. Smith has thrown for 3,886 yards and 27 touchdowns. Maximum: $7.5 millionExpected bonus: $4.5 million. With nine sacks, he already has brought in $1.25 million. 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. Wagner's defensive playtime is 99.06% with two weeks left in the season. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Coach, broadcaster, esports icon: Inside the legacy of John Madden, Answering the top offseason fantasy questions: 32 NFL reporters give advice on Daniel Jones, Courtland Sutton, more, Aaron Rodgers hosted 'Jeopardy!' He can still earn $750,000 if the Bucs win the Super Bowl. Interestingly enough, if he reaches this goal he might want to treat new teammate Melvin Ingram to something nice. Golden has already made $1 million because he is tied for eighth in the NFL with 11 sacks. 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The amount earned doubles if the Seahawks make the playoffs or have 10 wins. The amount increases by $250,000 to $750,000 for winning a wild-card playoff game where Brady plays a minimum of 75% of Tampa Bay's offensive snaps or earning a first-round playoff bye. Including Bozeman, three of the top five leaders in total performance-based pay were offensive linemen. 8 at 100.5. He came up short on six touchdowns with playoffs incentive (he had four) and 650 receiving yards (483). Finney signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. "But I think the best part is just winning as a team.". Then there is Goldens contractual incentive based on sacks. The payday has been an annual staple since it was included in the collective bargaining agreement ratified in 2002. Heinicke took over seven games into the season after Carson Wentz broke the ring finger on his throwing hand. There are entirely too many performance bonuses in NFL contracts to recognize them all. Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski could make some money Sunday as well. 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. Buccaneers QB Tom Brady. If the Buccaneers win the wild-card round, that jumps to $750,000. He joined the Super Bowl LVI champion Rams on a five-year, $50 million contract worth up to $65 million through incentives. Arizona Cardinals receiver A.J. Here's a look at some of the notable performance-based bonuses that were distributed: Alex Cappa, a 2018 third-round pick, played all 1,070 snaps for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 at guard, winning a Super Bowl ring along the way. 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. Lance's season-ending broken right ankle early in Week 2's contest versus the Seahawks put Garoppolo back in the lineup. He wound up with . He had only missed seven offensive snaps before the game. $4 million of incentives based on his sack total and Atlanta improving on last season's four wins, which has occurred, were included. Whitworth's playtime this season is 90.13%. The Dolphins are on track to improve in total defense and average net yards given up per passing play. Since 2002, the NFLs performance-based pay system has rewarded low-salary players who exceed their expected playing time. 2:43 pm ET. The trade market never materialized thanks to Garoppolo's right shoulder injury. His playtime this season is 83.29%. The Rams are significantly better in all of these categories compared to last season. "I've been taking my incentives one incentive at a time," said Floyd, who finishes with 10.5 sacks this season. Gronkowski has already missed too much time to hit the 65% playtime threshold. Xavien Howard wanted his contract redone to reflect the changing cornerback market after a league leading 10 interceptions last season. It's an additional $500,000 with 10 or more sacks. Last offseason, the longtime Pittsburgh quarterback signed a two-year extension worth $68 million. Jones has a clause in his contract that pays him a bonus of $1.25 million if he reaches ten sacks on a season. It's $250,000 for 50 receptions. 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. The most frequent categories for individual achievement are playtime or based on the player's primary function (i.e. 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. The pay is determined based on playing time percentage and base salary. 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. Giants cornerback James Bradberry needed two interceptions Sunday against the Cowboys to collect a $250,000 incentive. Antonio Brown was the last starter from the Super Bowl LV championship squad to re-sign. In Week 17, McSorley was on the field for a third-and-1, one he successfully converted with a 1-yard gain. The Browns making the playoffs, which wouldn't be the case if the season ended right now, adds $250,000 to the earned amount. Full class rankings from Scouts Inc. He received $14,669. The Saints are still mathematically able to win the NFC South but the chances are remote. Here's a look at 2022 performance bonuses for 20 noteworthy players. If he reaches 10 sacks, that will bump to $2 million, and if he were to hit 12 sacks, that would bump to $3.2 million. Maximum: $2 millionExpected bonus: $500,000. Each Pro Bowl selection adds $250,000. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Previously a college football writer for The Dallas Morning News. Safety Jordan Whitehead earned $555,455. 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. Alex Capps the pride of Humboldt State They shuttered the football program after he graduated. Go inside the room, Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com, Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. The Bills added $2 million of incentives to Poyer's contract rather than sign him to a contract extension. Maximum: $3 millionExpected bonus: $1.5 million. Six hundred, 700, 800 and 900 receiving yards are worth $250,000 apiece. The only potential escalation is for completion percentage. How did the Rams come back? 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. Houston has already made $1 million because he has nine sacks. Generally, any incentives with higher thresholds than the player or team's statistical performance in the prior season qualify as NLTBE. The Dolphins had no interest in a renegotiation since there were four years left on Howard's deal. Doing some back of the envelope math, should Rodgers attempt eight passes this weekend and hit on all of them, that would push his completion percentage on the season to 69.09%. He has already earned $500,000 because of his yardage total. The players selected immediately before Wilson at No. Markus Golden is one of the NFL's best bargains for a pass rusher. San Francisco making the playoffs where Garoppolo's regular-season playtime is 50% or more is worth $500,000. One of Brady's biggest competitors in the NFC and for most valuable player is Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who also could see some extra money, and he might even do so by not playing in the regular-season finale against Detroit. But not all bonuses are created equally. 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. Smith-Schuster has 74 catches for 877 yards so far this season. There's also $1 million for being selected to the Pro Bowl or being named first-team All-NFL by the Associated Press. Here are some performances achieved by players on Sunday -- and some that were just missed. If he plays 65% of New Englands defensive snaps this season the bonus is worth $375,000, and that rises to $625,000 if he plays 70% of New Englands snaps, $875,000 if he hits 75%, and $1 million if he plays on 80% of the Patriots defensive snaps. The receptions and yardage numbers stand out because of some incentives in his contract. Under the terms of his contract, Brady earns a $562,500 bonus (with a maximum of $2.5 million) if he finishes in the top five in passer rating, touchdown passes, passing yardage, completion percentage and yards per attempt. 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. ; rushing yards for a running back). The Bucs, who host Carolina on Sunday (4:25 p.m. Trace McSorley, QB, Ravens, $383.55: The reserve quarterback played one snap the entire season. Incentives are typically paid in February or March following the season in which they are earned. Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? 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. 26. 16, and he'd have to break into the top five to unlock a $562,500 bonus. But since the contest wasn't affecting Tampa Bay's playoff seeding, quarterback Tom Brady made sure Brown had his most productive game since joining the Buccaneers at midseason to reach 45 catches for $250,000. He has remained there despite Winston being healthy. Players who are playing a bulk of the snaps but are on relatively cheap contracts receive a hefty bonus. 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. The same goes for NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Each team hands out $8.5 million to their players based on playing time and salary. Free-agency coverage | More NFL . There's $1 million with at least 60% playtime and the Chiefs making the playoffs. It's $4 million instead with at least 65% playtime and 10 or more sacks. Maximum: $3 millionExpected bonus: $750,000. Getting another sack will earn him additional $750,000 to bring the total to $1.25 million. Smith tying his career high of 12 sacks would make the total $3 million. Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul needed 2.5 sacks for an additional $350,000. There's $250,000 each for being in the NFL's top seven and top 10 for field goals made. If that happens, it could cushion the blow of missing out on the Pro Bowl -- and the $1 million that would have come with that. Cardinals linebacker Jordan Hicks will pick up $2 million since the Cardinals made the playoffs, and he eclipsed markers of 65% and 80% of playing time. Maximum: $1.25 millionExpected bonus: $1.25 million. The Packers reworked a disgruntled Aaron Rodgers' contract to end his offseason rift with the team. Under the terms of his contract with the Buffalo Bills, there is a salary escalator based on both receptions and yardage. Instead, he joined the Vikings on a backloaded, three-year, $42 million deal worth up to $44 million with incentives. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers, $1,687.79: Big Ben started two games before going out for the season because of an elbow injury. Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? Wilson's 2023 base salary increased by $1 million to $22 million because of his 2020 performance. With one game remaining, Rodgers has already played 90.8% of the Packers offensive snaps this year, so that prerequisite has been met. The average salary for kickers is just over $2.4 million, according to NFLPA data. The full list, going team-by-team,can be found here, courtesy of the NFLPA. Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton would have earned $1 million if the Cowboys made the playoffs. He had bonuses of $500,000 for reaching double-digit sacks in a season and another $500,000 if he reached 12. He has easily exceeded the 20 touchdown passes also necessary to qualify for this $500,000. He totaled two interceptions, five pass deflections and two forced fumbles in 2019. Here's a look at 2021 performance bonuses for 20 noteworthy players. 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. Contract Notes: $2.82M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2021 salary) 2023: Proven Performance Bonus. Brown's run with the Patriots lasted less than two weeks. These tables display which players are currently projected to qualify for the Proven Performance Escalator (PPE), a fourth-year salary escalator for players on drafted rookie contracts not drafted in the first round.