After crunching the data, the NFL has determined that a few players who outperformed their wages are eligible for some big incentives.

Brock Purdy, quarterback for the 49ers, is one of them. Purdy’s total income for 2023 increased from $889,253 to $1.629 million thanks in part to a year that saw him receive his first Pro Bowl selection and make his first Super Bowl appearance. Purdy received an additional $739,795 under the program.

Purdy’s base salary is expected to surpass $1 million in 2024. Since the 49ers’ performance-based pay scheme is predicated on a wage to playing time ratio, it is probable that Purdy, the team’s newly-anointed franchise quarterback, will receive additional compensation beyond the terms of his rookie contract. Purdy was selected as the final choice in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he has already exceeded his contract at a remarkable rate. Purdy’s compensation will soar when he finally signs an extension, but for now, the performance-based pay supplementation—in which he placed 24th out of all players—is a welcome addition to his earnings.

The player at the top of the list to receive extra compensation under the league’s yearly performance-based pay scheme was guard John Simpson. Simpson, a fourth-round selection in 2020, will earn $974,613, almost twice as much as he did in 2023.

After playing for the Ravens for one season, Simpson signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Jets, cashing in on his increasing value.

Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (No. 2 at $923,059), Dolphins corner Kader Kohou ($878,167), Chiefs guard Trey Smith ($865,484), Seahawks corner Tariq Woolen ($839,154), Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (777,092), and Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland ($759,756) are a few other well-known names that made the list of the top 25.