By Zicpraiz 
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:
- Kerby Joseph: $996,252.68
The safety earned the highest bonus on the team, thanks to his impressive performance and relatively low salary. - Brian Branch: $597,085.44
Branch’s bonus was the second-highest on the team, reflecting his significant contributions to the Lions’ defense. - Trevor Nowaske: $591,735.40
Nowaske’s bonus was just shy of Branch’s, demonstrating his value to the team. - Sam LaPorta: $507,106.17
LaPorta’s bonus was a testament to his strong performance as a tight end for the Lions. - 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.