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Courtland Sutton wasn’t the only Bronco who earned incentive on Sunday

Courtland Sutton earned $500,000 after topping 1,065 receiving yards this season, and every Broncos player got a playoff bonus.

Going into last week’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton needed 82 receiving yards to trigger a $500,000 bonus in his 2024 contract.

Sutton ended up hauling in five receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown in a 38-0 win, giving him an extra half-million in pay.

“[I was] trying to keep track of some of these bonuses,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said after the win. “Those are good problems. I think our guys met some of them. It’s hard to keep track of yards, catches are easy. Sutton needed 82 yards.

“Catches, though, when Emmanuel Sanders needed six or seven catches in New Orleans, he came up to me and I said, ‘Look, I already know why you’re here,’ I said, ‘You’ll have six catches before the end of the first quarter but you’re staying in the game,’ and I think he had like, nine or 10 catches. But yards are different, some of those things are different, and I want all of them to realize all those things they earned.”

Sutton wasn’t the only Bronco who earned a bonus on Sunday. By qualifying for the playoffs, every player on Denver’s roster earned an extra $49,500, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. If they beat the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs, Broncos players would earn another $54,500. And if they reach the AFC championship game, players would earn an additional $77,000.

It pays to reach the postseason.

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Broncos WR Courtland Sutton can earn an extra $500,000 in Week 18

Broncos WR Courtland Sutton needs 82 receiving yards on Sunday to hit a $500,000 bonus.

When the Denver Broncos revised wide receiver Courtland Sutton’s contract this offseason, they added incentives that gave him the chance to earn an extra $1.5 million in 2024.

Sutton has already hit two of the incentives and triggered an extra $1 million this season. He now has a chance to earn the third and final incentive in the team’s regular season finale on Sunday.

Sutton’s contract includes an extra $500,000 if he totals 1,065 receiving yards. Going into Week 18, Sutton has 983 receiving yards through 16 games. He’s just 17 yards away from a 1,000-yard season and 82 yards away from hitting his 1,065-yard target for a big bonus.

Elsewhere on the incentive front, Denver safety Brandon Jones hit a $1 million playing time bonus this season and fellow defensive back P.J. Locke has earned an extra $500,000. Broncos defensive lineman Malcolm Roach is on pace to hit a $250,000 incentive for playing 40% of the team’s defensive snaps.

Denver linebacker Cody Barton has earned $1.25 million through playing time incentives, and he could earn another $250,000 with an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs. Broncos tight end Adam Trautman is 12 catches away from a $125,000 bonus.

All eyes will be on Sutton and Barton on Sunday. The receiver needs 82 yards for a big pay day and Barton needs one interception.

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These Commanders could bank some extra cash Sunday vs. Cowboys

This could be a big week financially for some Commanders.

We are at the point of the season where players are playing for personal reasons. Yes, football is the ultimate team sport, but football contracts are often the most complex. While MLB and NBA contracts are all guaranteed, NFL deals have several bonuses tied to team and/or individual performance.

Last week, Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz had a big day. Ertz caught six passes for 72 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner, but it was also a financial success for the 12-year veteran. Ertz’s performance triggered three bonuses in his contract:

  • His sixth TD catch of the season triggered a $250,000 bonus.
  • Ertz earned another $250,000 by going over 60 catches this season.
  • Ertz earned yet another $250,000 by going over 600 yards receiving.

Yes, Ertz received $750K worth of bonuses for his performance. It’s tough for anyone to get much better than that.

Also, wide receiver Terry McLaurin earned $250K on Thursday when he was named to the Pro Bowl.

As for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Cowboys, these Commanders could earn some extra cash. And yes, Ertz can bring in even more money. Contract details are courtesy of Spotrac.

Zach Ertz

  • If Ertz catches nine passes, he would reach 70 on the season, earning him another $250K.
  • If Ertz finishes with 90 receiving yards, he would have 700 on the season, earning another $250K.
  • If Ertz catches two touchdowns, that would give him eight, earning him yet another $250K.

Dante Fowler Jr.

  • If Fowler has a half-sack against the Cowboys, it would give him 11 for the season, triggering a $1.5 million bonus. Fowler has collected $1.125 million of the bonus.

Jeremy Chinn

  • If Chinn has two sacks, it would give him three on the season, triggering a $250K bonus.
  • If Chinn has two interceptions, it would give him three on the season, triggering a $250K bonus.

Frankie Luvu

  • If Luvu gets two sacks Sunday, it would give 10 for the season, triggering a $975K bonus. He has already collected $650K of the bonus for reaching eight sacks.

We named the incentives that could be reached on Sunday. Most are attainable, especially if you’re Ertz, Luvu, or Fowler.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid details several roster factors going into Week 18

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid details several roster factors going into Week 18 | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are going into Week 18 with nothing on the line record-wise after clinching home-field advantage and a first-round bye in the postseason.

Head coach Andy Reid has already announced that Patrick Mahomes will rest against the Denver Broncos, which provides insight into his availability for players, which could depend on contract incentives.

“Look at those. Yeah, like we did with Chris (Jones) last year. Yeah, sure. We look at all that for sure.” said Reid. “Yeah, we want the guys to be able to reach them if they’re reachable.”

Reid will be juggling roster options. Due to the limited roster availability, he told reporters he couldn’t treat Week 18 like a preseason game.

“Well, you get two elevations, that’s all, so it’s hard to do all of that. I mean, the rosters are small now, where you got to play guys, and that’s how you know, that’s how it goes,” said Reid. “If somebody wants to start messing with it, then there’s not a lot of messing going on. So I’m sure that’s for a reason. So guys play, you know, that’s how it goes.”

During the preseason, rosters are expanded to fit multiple players at each position from training camp ahead of final cuts. The same method would be impossible for a regular-season roster of active players.

Bo Nix and Sean Payton can help Courtland Sutton hit some big incentives

Courtland Sutton needs 219 receiving yards and the Broncos to finish the year averaging more than 21 points per game to get an extra $1.5M.

After skipping the voluntary portion of the Denver Broncos‘ offseason program in protest of his contract this spring, wide receiver Courtland Sutton was given an extra $1.5 million worth of incentives.

That veteran receiver is now close to cashing in.

Sutton’s contract includes a $500,000 incentive for 500 receiving yards + Denver scoring more points than in 2023, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. He’s already passed 500 yards — now the offense needs to average more than 21.0 points per game (they’re currently at 23.5).

There’s another $500,000 incentive for 750 receiving yards and the team’s points improving. Sutton’s already at 846 yards this fall. The final $500,000 will be paid if Sutton hits 1,065 receiving yards.

Sutton is currently on pace for a 1,106-yard season. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix can help the receiver out by continuing to feed him down the stretch. Denver coach Sean Payton also needs his offense to continue averaging more than 21 points per game in order for Sutton to max out his incentives.

The Broncos, of course, will prioritize winning. Fortunately for Sutton, the receiver’s success has overlapped with the team’s success. If the offense continues at its current pace, Sutton will earn an extra $1.5 million this fall.

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Courtland Sutton is making Broncos history and getting close to big incentives

Courtland Sutton was the third-fastest Bronco to reach 5,000 career receiving yards, and he’s now closing in on some big incentives.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton continues to climb the team’s all-time receiving list.

Following his eight-catch, 97-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Sutton became the fifth player in franchise history to post at least 50 receptions and 700 receiving yards in five separate seasons. Sutton has also surpassed 5,000 career receiving yards in 93 games, making him the third-fastest Bronco to reach that milestone.

Sutton’s 355 career receptions rank ninth on the team’s all-time list and his 5,003 receiving yards rank 11th. He needs 358 yards over the last five games to pass Emmanuel Sanders for 10th place on Denver’s all-time list.

Sutton’s productive season could pay dividends after the Broncos added $1.5 million worth of incentives to his contract this summer.

Sutton’s contract includes a $500,000 incentive for 500 receiving yards + Denver scoring more points than in 2023, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. He’s already passed 500 yards — now the offense needs to average more than 21.0 points per game (they’re currently at 22.0).

There’s another $500,000 incentive for 750 receiving yards and the team’s points improving. Sutton’s just six yards away from that total.

Finally, Sutton could receive another $500,000 if he reaches 1,065 receiving yards. He’s currently on pace for a 1,054-yard season. If he’s close going into the team’s regular season finale, Sutton will likely be given an opportunity to hit that mark.

Suton ranks 13th in receptions (57), ninth in receiving yards (744) and 13th in touchdowns (five) in the NFL this season. He’s making a case for the Pro Bowl in his seventh season with the Broncos.

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Here’s how much Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu can earn in incentives in 2023

A quick breakdown on the money that #Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu can earn via incentives during the 2023 NFL season.

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Back in March, the Kansas City Chiefs added former San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Charles Omenihu on a two-year deal worth up to $20 million. We later learned that the “up to” in his contract included $4 million in incentives, leaving him with a two-year contract worth $16 million at its base value.

The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov recently did a deep dive into the money that players around the NFL can earn via incentives in the 2023 NFL season. Omenihu’s package of incentives in 2023 and 2024 both include the following structure with up to $2 million in total incentives each year.

  • If Omenihu plays 65% of the defensive snaps in 2023, he’ll receive $500K in incentives.
  • If Omenihu plays 65% of the defensive snaps in 2023 AND the team reaches the playoffs, he’ll receive $1M in incentives.
  • If Omenihu plays 65% of the defensive snaps in 2023 AND the team reaches the AFC Championship Game, he’ll receive $1.5M in incentives.
  • If Omenihu plays 65% of the defensive snaps in 2023 AND the team wins the Super Bowl, he’ll receive $2M in incentives.

The playoff-related incentives are a good bet given the team’s recent history. Omenihu is certainly confident in his ability to carve out a large role on defense in Kansas City. Last season, Chris Jones was the only defensive lineman for the Chiefs to play more than 65% of the team’s defensive snaps (just under 80%). Omenihu has never played more than 54% of a team’s defensive snaps in a given season in the NFL.

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Keisean Nixon’s contract with Packers includes $2M in available incentives in 2023

An additional $2 million in incentives is available to Keisean Nixon based on playing time and performance in 2023.

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The one-year, $4 million deal signed by Keisean Nixon with the Green Bay Packers includes an additional $2 million in play time and performance incentives in 2023, meaning Nixon could earn up to $6 million this season.

According to The 33rd Team, Nixon’s deal includes eight different benchmarks, all worth $250,000, adding up to $2 million.

Nixon can earn $250,000 for playing 45 percent of the defense’s snaps, $250,000 for playing 50 percent of the defense’s snaps, $250,000 for playing 55 percent of the defense’s snaps, $250,000 for intercepting two passes, $250,000 for intercepting three passes, $250,000 for intercepting four of more passes, $250,000 for making the initial Pro Bowl team and $250,000 for making first-team or second-team All-Pro.

To clarify, if Nixon plays 55 percent of the defense’s snaps, intercepts four passes, makes the initial Pro Bowl team and is named an All-Pro, he’ll collect the full $2 million in incentives.

Last season, Nixon played 28 percent of the defense’s snaps, intercepted one pass and was named a first-team All-Pro kick returner.

The Packers are expecting Nixon to open the season as the nickel cornerback, providing an opportunity for him to hit the play-time incentives. Nixon has only one career interception and he’s never made the Pro Bowl.

Of the incentives, $250,000 is counted on this year’s cap as “Likely to Be Earned” based on him making an All-Pro team last year.

Nixon’s deal included $1.85 million in guaranteed money in the form of a signing bonus. Another $300,000 is available in workout bonuses based on participation during the offseason workout program. Four void years were added on to help spread out the cap hits between 2023 and 2024. The deal voids on Feb. 20, 2024.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes earned $1.25 million contract incentive with MVP win

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes brought home a $1.25 million contract incentive with his 2022 NFL MVP win.

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes earned the AP MVP Award for the 2022 NFL season at the NFL Honors ceremony on Thursday night. It was his second career MVP win and comes just ahead of the team’s Super Bowl LVII matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

As a result of winning the award, Mahomes also earned a hefty contract incentive. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, Mahomes earns an extra $1.25 million for earning the NFL’s MVP honors in 2022. It might seem like chump change for a guy who signed a contract worth $500 million a few years ago, but as far as incentives go, it’s a pretty sizable incentive.

It’s certainly a nice bonus to earn a few days prior to playing in the Super Bowl. He’ll even have a chance to earn more contract incentives should he earn the Super Bowl LVII MVP award, which would mark his second career Super Bowl MVP win.

This incentive is considered Not Likely To Be Earned (NLTBE), which means that it won’t count against this season’s salary cap and that the team will have to account for the money down the road.

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Pair of Chiefs players can earn contract incentives with Super Bowl LVII win

#Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster and DT Brandon Williams can earn some nice contract incentives during #SuperBowlLVII.

A pair of Kansas City Chiefs players have some money on the line against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. Winning is all that matters for these two teams, but a pair of Chiefs players have contract incentives that can sweeten the deal should Kansas City bring home the Lombardi Trophy.

According to ESPN’s Field Yates, both WR JuJu Smith-Schuster and DT Brandon Williams can earn some extra cash in Super Bowl LVII. For Williams, all he needs to do is be active in the game and see his team emerge victorious in order to earn an extra $50K. For Smith-Schuster, he’ll need to play at least 50% of the offensive snaps along with helping the Chiefs to victory to earn an extra $1 million.

Smith-Schuster’s incentives should come as no surprise given the incentive-laden contract he was given when he signed a one-year deal with the team back in March of 2022. It’s not a given that Smith-Schuster hits the 50% playtime qualifier needed given the fact that he’s on the injury report with a knee injury. At the same time, in the seven weeks prior to the AFC title game where he left with his knee injury, Smith-Schuster played over 50% of the snaps.

As for Williams, he’s been active for every game since he was promoted to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. So long as Kansas City wins the game, he should earn his incentive.

Both of these incentives are considered NLTBE (Not Likely To Be Earned). That means they won’t count toward the team’s salary cap for the 2022 NFL season and would instead be paid down the line.

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