The NFL released the AFC and NFC Pro Bowl rosters last night. While the annual All-Star event has lost some of its luster (and is eyeing a significant revamping in 2024), a Pro Bowl selection is still a significant accomplishment for many players…especially from a financial standpoint.
There were a number of Pro Bowlers whose selections were tied to contract incentives. We’ve collected some of the notable Pro Bowl incentives below:
- OT Terron Armstead , Dolphins: $650K (via Joel Corry of CBS Sports )
- S Budda Baker , Cardinals: $500K (via Corry )
- P AJ Cole , Raiders: $100K (via Corry )
- WR Tyreek Hill , Dolphins: $250K (via Corry )
- FB Alec Ingold , Dolphins: $500K (via Corry )
- LB Bobby Wagner , Seahawks: $750K (via ESPN’s Brady Henderson )
Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick didn’t have a traditional Pro Bowl incentive, but his selection will still result in more money. Per Corry , Reddick’s 2024 base salary will increase by $500K (from $13.75MM to $14.25MM) thanks to the Pro Bowl selection.
A handful of former first-round picks also boosted the value of their fifth-year options by earning their first Pro Bowl nod (via Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus ): Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton , Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson , Ravens offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum , Lions offensive lineman Penei Sewell , and Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon . Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner and Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain boosted the value of their fifth-round option to the maximum amount with a second Pro Bowl selection.
Beyond incentives, players also get some cash for just participating in the Pro Bowl event. As Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports writes , players on the winning team will earn $88K, while players on the losing team will get $44K. This even applies to Pro Bowl players who can’t participate since they’re playing in the Super Bowl.