JuJu Smith-Schuster hits big contract incentive for KC Chiefs in Week 15

In the Week 15 game against the Texans, KC Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster earned a significant bonus with his fourth reception of the game.

In the third quarter of the Week 15 game against the Texans, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster earned a $500K incentive with his fourth reception of the afternoon.

When JuJu Smith-Schuster and the Chiefs signed the contract in March, it was loaded with incentives. After $1.035M in base salary and $1.7M in signing and workout bonuses, he has the opportunity to earn up to $7.5M in incentives. These incentives range from playing time to team playoff success.

Smith-Schuster earned $500K each for hitting the 40 and 50 receptions thresholds and earned the third and final benchmark with his 65th catch of the season to bring his total catch incentives to the maximum $1.5M on the year. He has already earned a $500K incentive for hitting both 500 and 650 receiving yards this season and is slated to earn another $500K if he hits 900.

Smith-Schuster will earn another $500K if he plays 45% of the offensive snaps or $1.5M if he plays 65%. In addition, he will earn $1M if he’s named to the Pro Bowl, $500K for an AFC Championship Game win, and $500K for a Super Bowl LVII victory (he has to play at least 50% of offensive snaps for the latter two to hit).

Smith-Schuster has been a solid addition to the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s proven to be a solid second option for Patrick Mahomes, behind Travis Kelce, and appears to be on his way to his second career 1,000 receiving yards season. Although he’s fumbled twice so far this season, the Chiefs are better with him on the field. It is expected that general manager Brett Veach and Co. will attempt to re-sign him to a long-term contract by the time free agency opens on March 15.