Houston Texans offensive guard Max Scharping (74) lines up against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texans rookie offensive guard Max Scharping led the AFC South champions with a $257,393 performance-based pay bonus.
NFL players will receive $147.952 million in performance-based pay for the 2019 season. It's a collectively-bargained benefit compensating all players, including rookies, based on playing time and salary levels.
There was also another $83.2 million in benefits, $2.6 million per team, for a veteran performance based pay.