The NFL distributed over $542 million in Performance-Based Pay for the 2025 season, benefiting players based on their playing time relative to salary. This program rewards lower-paid players, allowing them to earn bonuses if they play at least one official down. Washington Commanders guard Chris Paul received the highest bonus, totaling $1,202,142, after starting the season as left guard. Paul, who previously served as a backup, signed a new contract with the Commanders for the upcoming season.
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