Saquon Barkley will pocket $250,000 if the Eagles reach the Super Bowl – and another quarter of a million dollars if Philadelphia lifts the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
The Eagles and the Commanders meet at Lincoln Financial Field in the NFC Championship game on Sunday.
The winners will face either the Chiefs or the Bills in next month’s Super Bowl in New Orleans.
Barkley is eyeing a first ever trip to the Super Bowl, having joined the Eagles from the Giants after six seasons in New York during which he won only one postseason game.
The 27-year-old signed a three-year, $37.75million contract with Philadelphia, which included a $11.625m signing bonus and $26m guaranteed.
His average annual salary is more than $12.5million but Barkley is two victories away from earning another $500,000.
Running back Saquon Barkley will pocket $250,000 if the Eagles reach the Super Bowl
Barkley has enjoyed a stunning first season with the Eagles, scoring 15 touchdowns
As reported by ESPN, the running back’s contract includes a $250,000 incentive for winning the conference championship game and another $250,000 bonus for winning the Super Bowl.
Barkley has enjoyed a stunning first season with the Eagles, scoring 15 touchdowns and putting himself in the running for the MVP award.
The 27-year-old secured Philadelphia’s pᴀssage to the championship game with two touchdowns against the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round.
On a snowy Sunday in Philadelphia, Barkley scored from 62 yards in the first quarter and then he sealed victory with a 78-yard run in the closing minutes.