This week, Cooper Beebe discovered that he received a substantial bonus for his performance during his first season, just like many of his colleagues. Cowboys athletes for their performances on the field throughout the 2024 season.
On Wednesday, the league disclosed the total amounts of performance-based pay from the previous season. These annual bonuses are intended chiefly to compensate players who receive modest salaries but participate in a significant number of plays during games.
The Performance-Based Pay initiative was introduced in 2002 as part of the collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players' association. The payments were determined through a calculation that factored in the player’s total plays during the season, their basic salary, and so forth. This year’s pool of $452 million in cash .
The The size of the bonuses awarded fluctuated greatly. in 2024. Jets Linebacker Jamien Sherwood received an additional $1.09 million, which effectively doubled his pay. Meanwhile, Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett was awarded the lowest bonus at $342 for the 12 plays he participated in with the team in Tampa Bay.
Beebe was among a select group of a dozen Cowboys whose bonuses were disclosed. Below is a breakdown of those who received rewards—and the amounts they got—for their playtime in 2024.
OC Cooper Beebe: $705,000
Beebe proved to be a steadfast player during his debut year as a professional and when he first took up the position at center. As a third-round draft selection, he participated in more than 90 percent of the Cowboys’ offensive plays last season and also contributed to about 12 percent of their special team activities. For the season, Beebe’s bonuses nearly equaled double his basic salary.
WR Jalen Tolbert: $593,000
In 2024, Tolbert took the lead among Dallas Cowboys' wide receivers in terms of playtime, participating in more than 76% of the team’s offensive plays throughout the season as a third-year player. Despite appearing in all games but only recording statistics in nine of them, he helped secure an increase to his base salary of $1.17 million towards the end of the year.
DE Chauncey Golston: $580,000
Golston reached an agreement with the team. New York Giants For the 2025 season, despite departing afterward, he participated in over 71% of the Dallas Cowboys' defensive plays and more than one-third of their special teams plays in 2024. This effort earned him a $580k incentive bonus. Additionally, his base pay for the previous year amounted to $1.33 million.
OL Brock Hoffman: $497,000
Undrafted player Hoffman has emerged as an essential part of the Dallas offensive line, taking over after future Hall of Fame member Zack Martin was sidelined. Having participated in nearly 44% of offensive plays and more than 26% of special team activities, Hoffman secured bonuses amounting to almost half a million dollars, along with his base pay of $985,000.
LB DeMarvion Overshown: $484,000
The local linebacker sat out the last four games of the season yet managed to participate in more than 64% of the defensive plays. This significant involvement justified an increase based on his performance, which amounted to over 48% of what the team’s second-highest tackler earned as their basic pay.
LB Marist Liufau: $449,000
Liufau benefited the most due to Overshown's knee injury; as a result, the newcomer's playing time increased considerably during the last four games of the season. This additional playtime aided him in earning a bonus greater than half of his $795,000 base salary.
WR Jalen Brooks: $443,000
The wide receiver from South Carolina, who is entering his second year, had only 12 receptions for the season, yet he saw action in 31% of offensive plays and nearly 44% of special team plays during 2024. Despite being initially selected in the seventh round of the draft, his $443,000 signing bonus complements his $915,000 base salary quite well.
RB Rico Dowdle: $423,000
Dowdle's standout season not only boosted his profile but also significantly increased his earnings at age 26. Playing in 54% of the Cowboys’ offensive plays added another $423K to his compensation, atop his base salary of $1.06 million. This impressive showing secured him an even more substantial contract with Carolina for the following year.
TE Jake Ferguson: $417,000
In comparison to his Pro Bowl season in 2023, the third-year tight end experienced a less impressive campaign this time around. However, he still managed to be the Cowboys’ second-highest receiver in terms of catches. Taking part in more than fifty percent of their offensive plays, Ferguson’s incentives boost his basic pay of $985,000.
DB Israel Mukuamu: $411,000
It was a productive week for Mukuamu. The multi-talented cornerback and key special teamer received an additional nice bonus atop his $1.06 million salary. He also secured a new deal to stay with the Cowboys for another season, which might increase his playing time.
QB Dak Prescott: $10,500
A performance bonus of $10,000 barely makes an impact when contrasted with Prescott's base salary of $2.79 million for 2024, and it doesn’t come close to matching his massive $28.89 million signing bonus. However, as the public figurehead of the team, he was on the field for roughly 43% of offensive plays this year, which qualifies him for this portion of additional pay according to the established system’s calculations.
DE DeMarcus Lawrence: $7,700
This bonus hurts somewhat due to Lawrence departing from Dallas after an impressive 11-year tenure... only to criticize the team publicly once he joined Seattle. Having earned $10 million in base salary despite participating in merely 15 percent of defensive plays, he also managed to secure an additional $7,700 when moving to the Seahawks.
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