"The NFL released a list of the top-25 players based on performance-based pay from the 2025 season. And while there are some intriguing names on the list, none stand out more than Nahshon Wright. The former Chicago Bears cornerback made the most performance-based pay in 2025, with a distribution number checking in at $1,441,397."
"Wright played in all 17 of the Bears' regular-season games and in both of the team's postseason contests. He played on 97 percent of the defensive snaps and was all over the stat sheet. Nahshon Wright set new career highs in interceptions (5), passes defended (11), forced fumbles (2), fumble recoveries (3), total tackles (80), and tackles-for-loss (3)."
Nahshon Wright, a 27-year-old cornerback, earned the highest performance-based pay distribution in 2025 at $1,441,397. Wright was waived by the Minnesota Vikings in April 2025 and signed with the Chicago Bears the following day. Playing in all 17 regular-season games and both postseason contests, Wright appeared on 97 percent of defensive snaps. He established career highs across multiple statistical categories including 5 interceptions, 11 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 80 total tackles, and 3 tackles-for-loss. His 65.1 overall Pro Football Focus grade ranked 48th among 114 cornerbacks. The NFL distributed over $542 million in performance-based pay across all players for the 2025 season.
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