Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers earned a notably low amount of $81.42 through the NFL's performance-based pay system last season, the lowest among all NFL players. This system aims to reward players based on their playtime and base salary. Rodgers' minimal earnings came after he played just four snaps in 2023 before suffering a torn Achilles, equivalent to four seconds of work or $73,000 an hour. This payout translates to $20.28 per snap, highlighting the stark contrast between his performance-based pay and the potential earnings of an NFL player.
Aaron Rodgers played just four snaps in 2023 before suffering a torn Achilles. For that he earned $81.14 in "performance-based pay," money awarded to NFL players based on their playing time and base salary. Rodgers' earnings were the lowest in the NFL, per @AdamSchefter 😬 https://t.co/2U8lTqOv1c
That’s $20.28 per snap. https://t.co/Th0GYSMiAV
Aaron Rodgers made a whole $81 in the NFL's 'Performance-Based Pay System' for his four plays with the Jets https://t.co/7bA1aLnpM9
$81 for four seconds of work. $73,000 an hour. Congrats to him https://t.co/IUZAKSCEEX
Aaron Rodgers earned $81.14 through the NFL's performance-based system, per @AdamSchefter It was the lowest amount among all NFL players last season https://t.co/0V6ux6SmAQ
Aaron Rodgers earned the lowest performance-based payout among all NFL players last season 😯 https://t.co/cANyBepdj4
NEWS: #Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers earned 81 DOLLARS and 42 CENTS through the #NFL’s performance-based pay system. HISTORICALLY LOW PAYOUT. (Via ESPN) https://t.co/oKH33O9wrG
Aaron Rodgers earned only $81.14 in performance-based pay in 2023, lowest in the league. https://t.co/tZJIfiqWSy
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers earned $81.14 through the NFL’s performance-based pay system, the lowest amount among all NFL players last season. The system rewards all NFL players based on their play time and base salary. If a player has a low base salary but plays a significant number… https://t.co/dldDmr338f