NFL fans react to Jets superstar’s measly performance-based payout: “Gonna put $81.14 on Aaron Rodgers winning MVP 2024-25

Despite being the starting quarterback for the New York Jets in 2023, Aaron Rodgers’ playing time was limited due to a torn Achilles injury sustained during the season opener against the Buffalo Bills.

Despite the belief that the Jets would have been contenders if Rodgers had played the entire season last year, they ultimately finished with a record of 7-10, as most games were started by quarterback Zach Wilson.

Despite only being on the field for five snaps in 2023, Rodgers still managed to earn an $81.14 bonus through the NFL’s performance-based pay system, which was the smallest amount received by any player during the previous season.

Upon discovering Aaron Rodgers’ $81.14 performance-based pay, NFL fans wasted no time in making jokes.

Here is the response from fans:

Highest Earning Players on the Performance-Based List, Including John Simpson

Despite Aaron Rodgers receiving the lowest performance-based bonus, numerous players were awarded bonuses exceeding half a million dollars.

The performance bonus list ranks the top five highest-paid earners as follows:

John Simpson, who plays for the Baltimore Ravens as a guard, earns a salary of $974,613.

Reed Blakenship, safety for the Philadelphia Eagles, has a salary of $923,059.

The T for Spencer Brown of the Buffalo Bills is $912,723.

Cordell Volson, who plays as a guard for the Cincinnati Bengals, earns a salary of $905,972.

Kader Kahou, who plays as a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins, earns a salary of $878,167.

Despite not being among the top five highest earners, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy received a significant boost to his 2023 salary through his performance-based bonus, almost doubling it. In addition to his $870,000 salary, he earned an extra $739,795.

New York Jets Make Major Moves in 2024 Off-Season

The New York Jets fulfilled various positional needs during the off-season by making multiple signings and acquiring OLB Hasson Reddick through a trade.

The Jets resolved their offensive line concerns by obtaining tackle Morgan Moses, securing the services of Tyron Smith, and bringing in guard John Simpson.

Despite an unproductive season from wide receiver Allen Lazard last year, the team made significant moves in free agency by acquiring wide receiver Mike Williams and signing a capable backup quarterback in Tyrod Taylor.

If Rodgers remains healthy, the Jets may have a chance at contending this season, although it will not be a simple task.