NFL Players Chase Contract Bonuses and Records in Week 18
As the regular season concludes, players aim to secure lucrative incentives and milestones tied to their performances.
- Mike Evans of the Buccaneers needs 85 receiving yards to earn a $3 million bonus and tie Jerry Rice's record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
- Kyler Murray of the Cardinals is 50 rushing yards and one touchdown away from a $750,000 bonus in a season finale against the 49ers.
- Baker Mayfield could earn up to $5 million in incentives if Tampa Bay wins and he maintains top statistical rankings among quarterbacks.
- Courtland Sutton of the Broncos requires 82 receiving yards to secure a $500,000 bonus, with Denver still fighting for a playoff spot.
- Geno Smith of the Seahawks can earn $2 million per category for breaking career-high stats, needing 186 passing yards to hit one bonus.