The Lions’ Highest-Paid Performers: 2024 Bonus Breakdown

The Detroit Lions have announced their top performance-based pay bonuses for the 2024 season. These bonuses are awarded to players based on their playing time and performance during the season.

Here are the top 5 bonus recipients:

  1. Kerby Joseph: $996,252.68
    The safety earned the highest bonus on the team, thanks to his impressive performance and relatively low salary.
  2. Brian Branch: $597,085.44
    Branch’s bonus was the second-highest on the team, reflecting his significant contributions to the Lions’ defense.
  3. Trevor Nowaske: $591,735.40
    Nowaske’s bonus was just shy of Branch’s, demonstrating his value to the team.
  4. Sam LaPorta: $507,106.17
    LaPorta’s bonus was a testament to his strong performance as a tight end for the Lions.
  5. Ben Niemann: $476,355.10
    Niemann’s bonus rounded out the top five, recognizing his contributions to the Lions’ defense.

Other notable bonuses included:

  • Brock Wright: $459,470.33
    Wright’s bonus reflected his solid performance as a tight end.
  • Jamal Adams: $1,262.87
    Adams’ bonus was significantly lower than the top earners, but still a notable recognition of his contributions.

These performance-based pay bonuses demonstrate the Lions’ commitment to rewarding their players for their hard work and dedication to the team.

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