One of the biggest splashes the Minnesota Vikings made this offseason was signing cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. from the Arizona Cardinals. His two-year, $17.5 million contract has a max value of $22 million and there are a lot of incentives he can earn to get there.
The 33rd team’s Ari Meirov obtained Murphy’s contract and he has $4 million available in incentives with $2.25 million in both 2023 and 2024.
- 70% of defensive snaps-$250,000
- 75% of defensive snaps-$250,000
- 80% of defensive snaps-$250,000
- 85% of defensive snaps-$250,000
- Named first-team All-Pro-$1 million
- Named second-team All-Pro-$500,000
- Makes Pro Bowl on original ballot-$250,000
These incentives are equally based on playing time and performance. If Murphy plays 85% of defensive snaps, he will collect $1 million in bonuses. That’s a pretty good incentive for a player who has dealt with some nagging injuries. It also helps protect the Vikings to a degree.
The performance incentives are relatively standard when it comes to both All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections. If he gets either of those, it’s a huge win for the Vikings.
