Byron Murphy Jr’s contract is loaded with incentives
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.
