As the Tennessee Titans head into their season finale on Sunday, there is a push to end the season on a high note. For some players, there will be added motivation to reach certain performance incentives that could earn them some extra cash in 2024.
Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac breaks down some of the more notable incentives still available to players heading into Week 18.
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S Amani Hooker secured $500,000 with his 5th interception. The 26-year-old is under contract through 2025 at a non-guaranteed $8.1M.
RB Tony Pollard needs 83 rushing yards to secure an extra $250,000. There’s another $200,000 available if he scores twice on the ground as well.
LB Kenneth Murray needs a half sack this weekend to secure a $250,000 bonus. The 26-year-old holds a non-guaranteed $7.5M for 2025.
EDGE Arden Key is a sack and a half away from securing a $500,000 bonus. The 28-year-old holds a non-guaranteed $7M in 2025.
Unfortunately, for all of these players, the injury bug has had an impact on their production in 2024. While Amani Hooker has met all of his available incentives, the others are in jeopardy or have already missed out.
Running back Tony Pollard may have the easiest path to meeting his incentives even after missing Week 17. With Tyjae Spears being held out after suffering a concussion and head coach Brian Callahan rotating quarterbacks, Pollard should again be the focal point of the offense. Rushing for 83-yards and two touchdowns is not out of the question. In Week 12, he carried the ball 24 times for 119 yards and one touchdown.
Outside linebacker Arden Key has a chance to reach his incentives if he plays. The veteran edge has not practiced so far this week due to an injury and his status is undetermined. In the first meeting he was basically invisible, recording only two tackles, but likely matching up against a reserve offensive tackle could open the door if he plays.
Unfortunately, linebacker Kenneth Murray will fall just short. The veteran linebacker was placed on injured reserve during Week 17 and will miss the final two games of 2024.
Tune in to see if any of these players can reach these incentives when the Titans close out the season on Sunday against the Texans in Week 18 action.