
Every season the NFL pays out performance-based bonuses for players who far outplayed their current contract. The Pittsburgh Steelers landed two players on this year’s list, with both in the top nine.
Coming in at No. 7 is guard Kevin Dotson. Dotson started 17 games at left guard last season. It was far from his best season and the addition of Nate Herbig likely means Dotson won’t start this season. Nevertheless, 17 starts with a base salary of $825,000 means Dotson qualified for $746,013 in performance-based pay.