NFL Players Chase Million-Dollar Bonuses in Final Games
As the NFL regular season nears its end, players are driven by the potential to earn substantial bonuses based on individual performance milestones.
Contract incentives are lighting a fire under NFL players as the regular season winds down. Several stars are within striking distance of lucrative performance bonuses tied to individual statistics, with just two games remaining to hit their marks.
Sam Darnold, QB (Seattle Seahawks)
The Seahawks quarterback is chasing $2 million in total incentives. Darnold needs:
- $500,000 for 28 passing TDs (has 24)
- $500,000 for 4,000 passing yards (has 3,703)
- $500,000 for 67.5% completion percentage (at 67.2%)
- $500,000 for 100 passer rating (at 100.6)
Games remaining: Panthers, 49ers
Rico Dowdle, RB (Carolina Panthers)
Dowdle is 70 all-purpose yards away from a $1 million bonus. He's accumulated 1,280 yards and needs 1,350.
Games remaining: Seahawks, Buccaneers
Keenan Allen, WR (Los Angeles Chargers)
The veteran receiver needs seven more receptions to cash in on a $750,000 bonus. Allen has 73 catches and needs 80.
Games remaining: Texans, Broncos
Jauan Jennings, WR (San Francisco 49ers)
Jennings is on the cusp of two paydays:
- $666,667 for 60 receptions (has 49)
- $666,666 for 600 receiving yards (has 566)
Games remaining: Bears, Seahawks
Stefon Diggs, WR (New England Patriots)
The Patriots wideout needs four more catches to earn a $500,000 bonus. He has 76 receptions and needs 80.
Games remaining: Jets, Dolphins
Arik Armstead, DT (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Armstead must record two more sacks to reach the $1 million threshold for seven sacks. He's at five.
Games remaining: Colts, Titans
Von Miller, DE (Washington Commanders)
The veteran pass rusher needs two more sacks for a $1 million payday. Miller has seven and needs nine.
Games remaining: Cowboys, Eagles
Uchenna Nwosu, DE (Seattle Seahawks)
Nwosu is half a sack away from a $1 million bonus. He has six and needs 6.5.
Games remaining: Panthers, 49ers
Deebo Samuel, WR (Washington Commanders)
Samuel needs 69 more receiving yards to earn a $250,000 bonus. He has 631 and needs 700.
Games remaining: Cowboys, Eagles
