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Toronto re-signed Max Scherzer to a one-year, $3 million base with up to $10 million in incentives, adding a 60-day IL move for Anthony Santander to clear a roster spot; the future Hall of Famer returns for a second season with the Jays and is expected to begin 2026 in a six-man rotation after a injury-plagued 2025, with CBT payroll around $319 million.
Sam Darnold added $1 million to his 2025 incentives after Seattle's 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, lifting his season total to $4 million (on top of a three-year, $100.5 million contract signed in March 2025). The $3 million that had already been earned came from passing production and playoff wins, per Spotrac.
Sam Darnold, once a backup, has led Seattle to its first Super Bowl in over a decade, signing a 3-year, $100.5M contract and collecting about $3M in bonuses this season, including $500K for winning the NFC championship; he threw for 4,048 yards and 25 touchdowns as the Seahawks went 14-3, sweeping the 49ers 41-6 in the divisional round before heading to the title game.
As the NFL regular season concludes, several players are close to earning significant contract incentives based on their performance in Week 18, with opportunities to boost their earnings through passing yards, touchdowns, sacks, and receptions.
The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Jauan Jennings have agreed to add $3 million in incentives to his 2025 contract, allowing him to earn up to $10.5 million, as he prepares for the upcoming season after returning from injury and resolving previous trade requests. The team is optimistic about retaining Jennings, who had a career-best season in 2024, and has also signed other receivers to bolster their roster for the season opener.
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton has had $650K in incentives added to his contract for 2024, potentially allowing him to earn up to $2.15 million in incentives. Slayton, who joined OTAs after skipping earlier voluntary sessions, expressed satisfaction with the contract adjustment. The Giants hope Slayton, along with other young receivers, will form a strong receiving group for quarterback Daniel Jones.