Denver Native (Carol)
03-14-2013, 06:02 PM
NFL teams are distributing $3.4 million worth of performance-based bonuses from the 2012 season. The Broncos gave bonuses to 59 players who were with them on their roster at some point in 2012. The bonus distribution to each player is based on formula involving playing time and salary they made. The more a guy played, and the less he was paid computed to larger bonuses.
For a guy like cornerback Chris Harris, the bonus was substantial — 53.9 percent of his salary. The bonus in fact, bumped Harris over Eric Decker and Zane Beadles in total compensation. For a guy like Peyton Manning, the performance bonus is walking around money.
The $3.4 million payouts per team is part of the NFL benefit program. When players look at the salary cap, they only the $123 million in payroll. When management views the salary cap, they see $147 million — $123 million in salary and another $24 million per team in benefits. The $3.4 million is part of the $24 million in benefits.
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For a guy like cornerback Chris Harris, the bonus was substantial — 53.9 percent of his salary. The bonus in fact, bumped Harris over Eric Decker and Zane Beadles in total compensation. For a guy like Peyton Manning, the performance bonus is walking around money.
The $3.4 million payouts per team is part of the NFL benefit program. When players look at the salary cap, they only the $123 million in payroll. When management views the salary cap, they see $147 million — $123 million in salary and another $24 million per team in benefits. The $3.4 million is part of the $24 million in benefits.
rest - http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2013/03/14/chris-harris-tops-broncos/18884/