Many NFL players have notable performance bonuses in their contracts tied to incentives and playing time. It’s not unusual for a player to bet on himself and earn millions of dollars in addition to his base salary.
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is a prime example of a player who bet on himself. Gronkowski had $6.5 million at stake in bonuses this season while earning a base salary of $4.25 million.
How has Gronk fared in his bid to pocket additional cash? How about other players? Here’s a closer look:
Adrian Clayborn, DE
Salary: $3.