Jets Linebacker Jamien Sherwood Tops NFL Performance-Based Pay List with $1.1M Bonus

Sherwood leads $452 million in league-wide bonuses, doubling his 2024 salary before signing a lucrative contract extension.

Jamien Sherwood, a fifth-round draft pick in 2021, earned $1.092 million in performance-based pay for his 2024 season, the highest in the NFL.
The NFL distributed $452 million in performance-based pay, rewarding players with lower salaries who logged significant playing time.
Sherwood played in 93% of the Jets' defensive snaps and led the league in solo tackles, with 98, contributing to his bonus payout.
The linebacker also recently signed a three-year, $45 million extension with the Jets, making him one of the highest-paid players at his position.
Other notable earners include Colts CB Jaylon Jones, Panthers CB Michael Jackson, and 49ers QB Brock Purdy, who received $857,842, the most among skill players.