Lions Safety Kerby Joseph Earns $996,253 Performance Bonus

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph earned a substantial performance-based pay bonus of $996,253 for the 2024 NFL season, ranking him sixth among all players in the league. This bonus is part of the NFL's Performance-Based Pay program, which compensates players based on their playing time relative to their salary, particularly benefiting those on lower contracts. Joseph, who had a standout season with nine interceptions and an overall PFF grade of 91.0, is also eligible for a contract extension that could position him as the highest-paid safety in the league, surpassing Antoine Winfield's $21 million per year deal. The Lions have expressed interest in negotiating a new contract for Joseph, highlighting his fit within the team's culture and performance. The total performance-based pay distributed across the NFL for the 2024 season is projected to exceed $452 million. As he enters the final year of his rookie contract, Joseph's impressive performance has set the stage for a potentially lucrative extension this offseason.