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These 3 Chargers players could earn contract incentive bonuses for their play in 2024

These three players are close to earning some extra cash for their play in 2024.

Players on new contracts are given incentives, which allow them to earn more money for reaching specific statistical milestones.

Three Chargers players can cash in due to their performances from 2024 when they close out the regular season against the Raiders: Cornerback Kristian Fulton, running back J.K. Dobbins and edge defender Bud Dupree.

Fulton needs one more interception to earn an additional $125,000. He already has one on the season.

Dobbins needs at least 58 rushing yards to get an extra $150,000. He is at 842 yards, and probably would have already surpassed this mark had he not missed four games due to an injury.

Dupree needs one more sack to get an extra $250,000. The veteran is at six sacks on the season.

Los Angeles plays Las Vegas this Sunday at 1:25 pm PT.

Rashawn Slater named Chargers’ biggest contract priority

Rashawn Slater is due for a big payday.

Rashawn Slater has established himself as one of the top tackles in the league, and he is due for a big payday for his services.

The Chargers picked up Slater’s fifth-year option, keeping him under contract through 2025. But for a player of his caliber, it’s better to give him the money he deserves sooner rather than later.

That’s why The Athletic’s Daniel Popper named Slater the team’s No. 1 contract situation worth monitoring.

Slater is an elite tackle, and the price for that position is only going up. Lions right tackle Penei Sewell, drafted six spots ahead of Slater in the first round in 2021, signed for $28 million in average annual value earlier this offseason. The smart approach is always signing good players early. Will the Chargers wait to see Slater play in the new offense under Jim Harbaugh before committing long-term?

Slater made a name for himself in his rookie season, earning All-Pro recognition. His sophomore season was cut short by a torn biceps injury. Slater returned to the field and started all regular-season games in 2023. He allowed just three sacks and 38 pressures on 726 pass-block snaps.

Entering his fourth season, Slater will be the staple of the Chargers’ offensive line, which will be a focal point as they look to build an efficient rushing attack.

At the end of the day, it’s imperative that they give him what he’s worth to keep him around for the long haul. Now, it’s just a matter of when.

6 players most likely to have contracts reworked by Chargers

Six Chargers players who are the most likely to have their contracts touched by GM Tom Telesco.

The Chargers enter the 2023 offseason $19.8 million over the salary cap, per OverTheCap, the fifth-highest payroll in the league.

To clear space to sign a rookie class and free agents, as well as extend eligible players like quarterback Justin Herbert, LA will have to do some money maneuvering.

These six players are the most likely to have their contracts touched by general manager Tom Telesco.