"The quarterback earned $2 million in bonuses for his performance during Seattle's 14-3 regular season. The Seahawks have a bye this weekend and will wait to see how the wild-card playoffs shake out. Darnold earned an extra $500,000 for eclipsing 4,000 passing yards and an additional $500,000 for having a completion percentage greater than 67.5%. He finished with 4,048 passing yards and a 67.7% mark."
"He cashed another $500,000 because the team finished in the top 10 of the NFL in total offense. Seattle finished eighth. The Seahawks also made the playoffs, which cashed one more $500,000 bonus for Darnold. He could have more money coming to him, as well. If the Seahawks win in the divisional round, Darnold's $500,000 for making the playoffs turns into $1 million. If Seattle wins the conference championship, he will make $1.5 million instead. A Super Bowl victory? Darnold's bonus rises to $2.5 million."
Sam Darnold earned $2 million in bonuses for his performance during Seattle's 14-3 regular season and helping secure the NFC's top overall seed. He received $500,000 for surpassing 4,000 passing yards and $500,000 for a completion rate above 67.5%, finishing with 4,048 yards and a 67.7% mark. Darnold also earned $500,000 because Seattle ranked eighth in total offense and $500,000 because the team made the playoffs. Playoff victories escalate the postseason bonus: divisional win raises the playoff bonus to $1 million, conference title to $1.5 million, and a Super Bowl win to $2.5 million. He must play at least 70% of playoff snaps to qualify for the playoff-related bonuses.
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