Last week, news broke that Tyron Smith signed a new contract with the Jets worth $6.5 million, with an additional $13.5 million in potential bonuses. The majority of these bonuses are tied to his playing time. According to Albert Breer from SI.com, Smith can potentially earn an extra $12 million in 2024 through a two-tiered playing-time incentive structure.
The first tier includes payments of $750,000 for playing 38 percent of snaps, $1.75 million for 44 percent, $2.75 million for 50 percent, $3.75 million for 56 percent, $4.75 million for 62 percent, or $5.75 million for 68 percent of snaps. The second tier kicks in after earning the initial $5.75 million, with additional payments of $1.25 million for 74 percent of snaps, $2.5 million for 80 percent, $3.75 million for 86 percent, $5 million for 92 percent, and $6.25 million for 98 percent.
If Smith plays at least 98 percent of the offensive snaps in 2024, he could potentially earn $18.5 million in total.
Additionally, he will receive $250,000 for each postseason win and $500,000 for making the Pro Bowl.
Despite the potential for significant bonuses if he meets certain criteria such as playing time and winning awards like the Pro Bowl or making it to the playoffs; this deal ultimately benefits the Jets and helps explain why they were surprised when Smith accepted the offer.
It is important to note that if Smith fails to play at least
