Brown's run with the Patriots lasted less than two weeks. Eighteen more receptions would put his 2022 and 2023 base salaries at $12.525 million and $12.65 million, respectively. Brady already has made $500,000 by playing in 75% of Tampa Bay's snaps in the regular season and making the playoffs. 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. He had bonuses of $500,000 for reaching double-digit sacks in a season and another $500,000 if he reached 12. 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. Players on almost every NFL team have possibilities; here are some of the more lucrative or interesting ones. Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders needed eight catches Sunday to reach a $500,000 bonus for 60 catches on the season. 2 seed in the NFC, and quarterback Tom Brady is one of many NFL players with bonuses and incentives tied into his . Rams defensive tackle Michael Brockers needed to hit 65% playing time in 2020 and was at 64.3%, but was inactive on Sunday. Stefon Diggs' 2021, 2022 and 2023 base salaries increased by $658,333, $750,000 and $800,000 because he hit 100 catches or 1,375 receiving yards in 2020. Maximum: $500,000Expected bonus: $500,000. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk signed a contract with a base salary of just under a million dollars this past spring, but with incentives that could nearly double that salary. With nine sacks, he already has brought in $1.25 million. This means Hightower's 2020 contract year became his 2021 contract year, which includes $2 million in incentives. The sixth-round pick out of Alabama in 2018 started for the entire regular season. Hightower's defensive playtime is 66.32% through 14 games. This year, each team was allocated $4,623,500 for performance-based pay. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Playing at least 50% in the Super Bowl is worth an additional $1 million. He would earn an extra $250,000 if he reaches 900 yards Sunday and another $250,000 if he hits 60 catches. A new home for Michael Thomas? But with one game left he has a shot at a $250,000 bonus for finishing the year with a completion percentage above 66%. He joined the Super Bowl LVI champion Rams on a five-year, $50 million contract worth up to $65 million through incentives. 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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. Emmanuel Sanders, New Orleans Saints, $500,000 bonus. Brady is leading the NFL in these two categories this season. "It's pretty cool," Wilson said. 26. Antonio Brown was the last starter from the Super Bowl LV championship squad to re-sign. He cut his $14 million 2021 compensation to the $6 million that was already fully guaranteed. 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. He can still earn $750,000 if the Bucs win the Super Bowl. The team cut him after sexual misconduct allegations surfaced. 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. Smith gets $250,000 with 55% or more offensive playtime. Resting a player with money on the line to preserve him for the postseason or to evaluate unproven players on teams out of playoff contention can create friction between the locker room and the coaches/management. 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. In those nine games, he has 40 catches for 527 yards and six touchdowns. 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. Dalton's playtime is 68.15% through 15 games this season. Wagner has $3 million in annual incentives based on playtime, team success and individual honors. Not bad for a player who signed a few weeks before training camp began. The 49ers have seven wins in the 10 games where Garoppolo played at least 25%. They are also tied for 12th in sacks allowed. 13, and he'd need to get into the top five to hit a $562,500 bonus. Smith tying his career high of 12 sacks would make the total $3 million. Coupling an individual achievement with a team statistical performance also makes an incentive NLTBE. Arizona Cardinals receiver A.J. There's $1 million with at least 60% playtime and the Chiefs making the playoffs. NBA, NFL, NHL, EPL, or MLS player contracts, salaries, transactions, and more.
Antonio Brown's mid-game meltdown cost him much more than his spot with 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). A new home for Michael Thomas? Antonio Brown earned $250,000 bonus by reaching 45 catches on the season. ET, CBS), can win the No. The same goes for NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Fifty percent offensive playtime, which Green has easily exceeded, and the Cardinals making the playoffs is worth $250,000. He totaled two interceptions, five pass deflections and two forced fumbles in 2019. 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. 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. 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). I had firsthand experience with this scenario when I was an agent. Go inside the room, Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com, Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. There could not have been a more disappointing season for anybody other than Wilson, the Titans' first-round pick. Five touchdowns are worth $333,333 and seven touchdowns earn another $333,333. 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. 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 | NFL Distributes Performance-Based Payouts NFL Distributes Performance-Based Payouts April 10th, 2021 at 4:42pm CST by Zachary Links Since 2002, the NFL's performance-based pay system has rewarded low-salary players who exceed their expected playing time. A salary reduction was necessary after Dante Fowler only produced three sacks in 2020. The regular season playtime isn't an issue, but Green Bay still needs another touchdown to exceed last year's mark.There's also $100,000 each for finishing top three in the NFL for the following categories with the same team improvement, a minimum of 224 pass attempts, and by taking 72.5% or more Green Bay's offensive snaps during the season: (1) passer rating, (2) completion percentage, (3) interception percentage, (4) yards per pass and (5) touchdown passes. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. lasted seven games before a knee injury. There are entirely too many performance bonuses in NFL contracts to recognize them all. 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. If earned, a team will incur a salary cap charge for most incentives after the playoffs end. ", How did the Rams come back? Brady's 40 touchdown passes was also second most in his career in a regular season, behind only his 50 thrown in 2007. Heinicke took over seven games into the season after Carson Wentz broke the ring finger on his throwing hand. $17.1M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2021 salary + 2022 salary + 2022 option bonus) $2.866M of 2023 salary fully guarantees on 3/18/22; 2022 Option Bonus: $3M; . Maximum: $7.5 millionExpected bonus: $4.5 million. The Level One PPE is earned if a player participates in a certain percentage of a team's offensive or defensive snaps in two of his first three seasons, or averages that percentage of offensive or defensive snaps over his entire first three years. Smith-Schuster has 74 catches for 877 yards so far this season. Maximum: $3 millionExpected bonus: $750,000. Garoppolo has an incentive paying $250,000 for every game in which he participates in at least 25% of San Francisco's offensive plays where there's an additional $100,000 in a 49ers win. In these roster bonuses, teams will usually specify a date that the player will earn the bonus with a clause that reads like, "Player will receive $2 million roster bonus on the second. Hightower also has a playing time bonus in his contract based on the percentage of defensive snaps played. Maximum: $2.5 millionExpected bonus: $1.35 million. The Super Bowl incentive won't be earned because of a lack of playtime. Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton would have earned $1 million if the Cowboys made the playoffs. 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 former sixth-round pick out of Louisiana Tech played on nearly 72% of the team's snaps and started 15 games. Incentives are typically paid in February or March following the season in which they are earned. 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. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, new Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will get an. Hitting 70% is worth another $250,000. Houston gets $500,000 for reaching five sacks. The players selected immediately before Wilson at No. More NFL draft coverage . Each Pro Bowl selection adds $250,000. He has been on the field for 99.01% of Indianapolis' defensive snaps this season. Lance's season-ending broken right ankle early in Week 2's contest versus the Seahawks put Garoppolo back in the lineup. The most frequent categories for individual achievement are playtime or based on the player's primary function (i.e.
Lions QB Jared Goff tops players to get additional $1M-plus - NFL.com The four-year contract Dont'a Hightower signed in 2017 tolled because he opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Offensive lineman Marcus Martin, who split the 2020 season between two teams, was also a double-dipper. He has $1 million in playtime incentives. There's $250,000 each for being in the NFL's top seven and top 10 for field goals made. Here's a look at 2022 performance bonuses for 20 noteworthy players. Barnwell's grades | Experts weigh in Garoppolo is currently sidelined because of breaking his left foot against the Dolphins in Week 13. A.J. Carolina Panthers linebacker Haason Reddick has 11 sacks this season. Performance bonuses can be divided into two basic categories: incentives and salary escalators. Rodgers currently ranks in the top three in passer rating and interception percentage.
Because he never played a snap. Grasu played right tackle and blocked for a 3-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. He has 82 for 1,007 yards. 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. Brady needs the Buccaneers to have a better yards-per-rush average this year than last year -- something Tampa Bay currently has at 4.35 yards per rush compared to 4.12 last season -- to unlock some of his incentives. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Markus Golden is going to have Russell Wilson in his sights this weekend, for a number of reasons. Finney signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. 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. No. Reaching either of those marks again this season adds $750,000 and $800,000 more to his 2022 and 2023 base salaries. 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. The Bills added $2 million of incentives to Poyer's contract rather than sign him to a contract extension. A back injury to Winston got Dalton in the starting lineup after the third game of the season.
Agent's Take: An inside look at postseason pay and how Antonio Brown There are also $500,000 in incentives, which aren't achievable, tied to Tampa Bay's playoff success ($250,000 for getting to the Super Bowl and $250,000 for winning the Super Bowl), Gronkowski taking at least 65% of the offensive snaps and improvement from 2020 NFL ranking in average net yards gained per rushing play. at XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? He led the NFL with 127 receptions and 1,535 receiving yards last season. 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%. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? The Jaguars had a meaningless regular-season finale because a wild card playoff berth was already secured. Throwing for at least 3,400 yards is worth $250,000. Make Your Picks. If it's one category, Green Bay has eclipsed this with two interception returns this season versus one last year. Eleven players received more than $500,000. Houston has already made $1 million because he has nine sacks. A team qualifier of improving from 2020 in touchdowns on returns and recoveries was added to make $850,000 of existing likely to be earned incentives unlikely. Wilson's 2023 base salary increases based on his performance during the 2020, 2021 and 2022 seasons. The 49ers could choose to stick with 2022 seventh-round pick Brock Purdy during a deep playoff run even if Garoppolo can return. The necessary playtime thresholds are each 5% lower in this instance. Sign up for the Touchdown Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Pitt defensive tackle Calijah Kancey is more than another small DT -- his combine performance and game tape should make the NFL take notice. 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. Attaochu had signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal last March to return to the Broncos. Incentives are preferable to escalators. Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell could have $1 million on the line Sunday. Maximum: $2 millionExpected bonus: $1.5 million. Chris Jones signed a four-year, $80 million contract in 2020 as a franchise player. If earned, a team will incur a salary cap charge for most incentives after the playoffs end. After opting-out a season ago, Hightower is back and calling the shots for Steve Belichicks defense. Believe it or not, Stefon Diggs salary is on the line this weekend, in a manner of speaking. J.J. Watt, DL, Cardinals. Follow Stats and Info on Twitter @ESPNStatsInfo. Antonio Brown, WR, Patriots, $1,132.25: Brown was traded to New England after a tumultuous training camp in Oakland. There's $333,333 for 600 or more receiving yards and another $333,334 at 800 receiving yards. 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. Another $500,000 is made with at least 90% playtime with an additional $750,000 for this playtime and making the playoffs. It's $495,000 for at least 16 receptions and also separately for 130 receiving yards. Free-agency coverage | More NFL . $4 million of incentives based on his sack total and Atlanta improving on last season's four wins, which has occurred, were included. Jones signed a four-year, $80 million contract in 2020 as a franchise player. Smith's 2021 sacks determine whether he makes back the entire $4 million and a little more. He gets the entire $4.4 million for hitting 14 sacks. Vikings left tackle ">Riley Reiff was in line for a possible $1 million if he played 93.75% of snaps; he finished the season having been in for 92.6%. 2024. 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. Green signed a one-year, $6 million deal worth up to $8.5 million through incentives with theCardinals to try to rejuvenate a career that has been plagued by injuries in recent years. 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. 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. Reddick has 11 sacks this season. He wound up with . Haason Reddick took a one-year, $6 million deal worth up to $8 million through incentives from Carolina in free agency.
Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, More NFL Contract Performance Incentives Incentives give Whitworth an opportunity to earn back $4.5 million of the $5.5 million.Whitworth makes $1 million, $2 million or $3 million respectively with a minimum of 40%, 47% or 54% offensive playtime and a Rams improved NFL ranking in either points scored, average net yards per passing play or average net yards per rushing play.
Getting another sack will earn him additional $750,000 to bring the total to $1.25 million. "It felt great," Sanders said with a laugh after the game. $2 million of defensive playtime incentives were also inserted in the deal. Calais Campbell freed up $3 million of 2021 salary cap space in a contract renegotiation where he reduced his 2021 compensation from $10 million to $8 million and turned a $1 million incentive for making the Pro Bowl from likely to not likely by coupling it with a laundry list of individual and team statistical improvements from the 2020 season. 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. Our goal is to keep you informed while saving you time so you can compete successfully. 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. Tyler Lockett's big day against the 49ers was worth $600,000. Little bank Smith got $500,000 of the pay cut back with six sacks. Here's how Buccaneers' Tom Brady, Packers' Aaron Rodgers and more can cash in, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Top QB prospect Levis eager to unleash 'cannon', QB Bennett addresses off-field issues at combine, Campbell: Lamar wants deal done with Ravens, Alabama QB Young undeterred by size questions, The most memorable pre-NFL draft workouts ever: Coaches, scouts, execs make their picks, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Raiders tag Josh Jacobs, the NFL's rushing leader, Browns' offense: Grading positions ahead of free agency, 2023 draft, Jaguars won't spend big, but here are five players they could target in free agency. Xavien Howard wanted his contract redone to reflect the changing cornerback market after a league leading 10 interceptions last season. Triggering an escalator doesn't necessarily mean that the player will make the increased salary. Del Rio assured me he would take care of Smith. ET, CBS), can win the No. All players who are on the active 53-man roster the Sunday immediately preceding the divisional round games will earn $42,500 this year, up $9,500 from last season's postseason. Eric Winston (@ericwinston) March 5, 2019 . Playing at least 50% on offense in the AFC Championship Game win while having at least 65 catches and 900 yards earns $1 million. There are $2 million of incentives based on his receptions and receiving yards.
Proven Performance Escalator | Over the Cap NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? He also earned $3,668 from the Seattle Seahawks, who dealt him to Cincinnati in the Carlos Dunlap trade in October 2020. 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. Armstead's market didn't develop as anticipated in free agency because of durability concerns. Can the Lions fix their defense? 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. 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 could make more money too, Sunday and in the playoffs. 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. Jones has a clause in his contract that pays him a bonus of $1.25 million if he reaches ten sacks on a season. From $248 to $622K: NFL players to bring in a wide range of bonuses, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Top QB prospect Levis eager to unleash 'cannon', QB Bennett addresses off-field issues at combine, Campbell: Lamar wants deal done with Ravens, Alabama QB Young undeterred by size questions, The most memorable pre-NFL draft workouts ever: Coaches, scouts, execs make their picks, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Raiders tag Josh Jacobs, the NFL's rushing leader, Browns' offense: Grading positions ahead of free agency, 2023 draft, Jaguars won't spend big, but here are five players they could target in free agency. If he picks up two sacks in the finale, he'll add another $1 million. Can the Lions fix their defense? Gronkowski has already missed too much time to hit the 65% playtime threshold.
Agent's Take: Inside the 2021 performance bonuses of 20 notable players The 40-year old Andrew Whitworth is the oldest starting offensive tackle in NFL history. Rams top Bengals after OBJ exits Id be curious as to what metrics and variables are used to determine that. Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick Maximum: $5 million Expected bonus: $2.5 million Dolphins head coach Brian Flores'. Broncos linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu triggered a $250,000 bonus Sunday when he sacked Raiders quarterback Derek Carr with 4 minutes, 42 seconds left in the Broncos' 32-31 loss to Las Vegas. He was one of 26 players to have earned at least $500,000. 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. He earned $2,839 from the Detroit Lions and $591 from the New England Patriots. At the other end of the spectrum is Cincinnati Bengals center B.J. 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. Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski could make some money Sunday as well. His 10.9 yards-per-completion average is No. There are three different $1 million incentives predicated on Norwell playing at least 70% on offense this season. He has converted 91.9% of his 37 field goal attempts. The most frequent categories for individual achievement are playtime or based on the player's primary function (i.e. Conklin took a $4 million pay cut from $12 million to a fully guaranteed $8 million after a dislocated left elbow and a torn right patellar tendon limited him to a career-low seven games last season. All of the. All players who are on the active 53-man roster the Sunday immediately preceding the conference championship games will earn $65,000, up $6,000 from last year. At least 75%, 80%, 85% and 90% are each worth $750,000. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Every season in which Wilson completes at least 66% of his passes (minimum of 224 pass attempts), throws for 4,000 or more passing yards or has at least 36 touchdown passes adds $250,000 for each achievement. It doesn't get more effective than that. One more sack in the final two games will get Houston the entire $1.5 million based on sacks. Whitworth also has incentives based on the Rams' playoff success and his offensive playtime reaching 65%. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Experts on Round 1 | Home setups NFL players are about to receive a little extra spending money. He then earned $400,000 by topping 1,000 yards on the season and another $200,000 by scoring his 10th touchdown.