Brock Purdy Shines in NFL Pay System, Rodgers Struggles

Purdy nearly doubles his salary through performance-based pay, while Rodgers earns the lowest amount among players.

Brock Purdy and Aaron Rodgers experienced contrasting fortunes in the NFL's performance-based pay system for the 2023 season, with Purdy nearly doubling his salary while Rodgers earned the lowest amount among players.
Purdy's exceptional season included a Pro Bowl selection, leading the NFL in several key passing metrics, and guiding the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance.
Despite being the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft, Purdy's performance earned him a significant bonus, highlighting the NFL's effort to compensate players who outperform their contracts.
Aaron Rodgers, on the other hand, faced a challenging season with the Jets due to a torn Achilles injury early in the season, limiting his contributions and affecting his performance-based pay.
The NFL's performance-based pay system distributed a total of $393.8 million to players in 2023, with offensive linemen dominating the top payouts but Purdy standing out as the only quarterback among the top 25 earners.