Commanders quarterback earned an unusual bonus for one play in 2024
Washington Commanders quarterback Jeff Driskel had a pretty good gig in 2024. The 31-year-old journeyman was Washington's No. 3 quarterback behind rookie superstar Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota.
Driskel did appear in one game in 2024, in Week 2 against the New York Giants. He played one snap when doctors checked out Daniels, but did not record a statistic. Driskel came in, handed the ball off, departed, and was never seen on the field again last season.
The NFL announced 2024 performance bonuses recently, and only one Commander was on the list: Driskel.
Per Ben Baby of ESPN, Driskel earned $981.12 for that one play, for which he didn't record a statistic. The top 25 earners are listed here. Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood led the way with $1.092 million and was one of five NFL players to earn over $1 million in performance-based pay.
Only four NFL players earned less than Driskel in the performance-based pay. Tampa Bay linebacker Shaq Barrett received just $342.58. Barrett announced his retirement before the season and was released by the Miami Dolphins. He later returned to Tampa Bay for Week 18, playing 12 snaps.
Driskel entered the league as a sixth-round pick in 2016. The Commanders were his eighth NFL team. Driskel is currently an unrestricted free agent and unlikely to return to Washington. Daniels started every game last season, and Mariota came in for him twice due to injuries, but he played exceptionally well. Mariota recently re-signed for 2025. The Commanders will likely carry only two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster next season. If they carry a third, Sam Hartman would have the best chance at making the roster, and Washington could likely retain him via the practice squad.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders quarterback earns bonus for one play in 2024
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