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Meeting incentives can net Marshawn Lynch extra $7.5M

Marshawn Lynch's new contract with the Oakland Raiders contains a number of performance-based incentives that could potentially pay him an additional $5.5 million in 2017 and additional $2 million in 2018.

According to a league source, Lynch has bonuses tied to rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, the Raiders making the playoffs, Lynch making the Pro Bowl, Lynch earning regular-season MVP honors and Lynch earning Super Bowl MVP honors.

In 2017, Lynch will receive $400,000 if he rushes for 500 yards and an additional $400,000 if he hits 600 yards.

Should Lynch get to 800 yards, he'll receive $600,000, and he'll be paid $600,000 more if he hits the 1,000-yard mark.