More details emerge on Vikings WR Jauan Jennings’ contract with the opportunity to make significantly more money
The Minnesota Vikings got a good deal when they signed WR Jauan Jennings, and he’s got a way to make more money.
When the Minnesota Vikings signed wide receiver Jauan Jennings, it was a massive addition. They had issues at wide receiver from a depth perspective, and his signing solved them tenfold.
Jennings doesn’t just give the Vikings another player they can trust as a wide receiver, but he also gives them someone they can count on in all phases. His contract was also a huge benefit for the Vikings, landing at a max value of $13 million in 2026, but only $9.53 million hit the salary cap. With a lot of bonuses considered not likely to be earned, there were questions about how those were structured.
Jauan Jennings bonuses revealed
Jennings’ salary cap hit per Over The Cap is at $9.53 million, and it could go higher with the incentives baked into his contract. Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune has the details on what he will earn.
It’s important to note how the bonuses are structured. Goessling framing it as each one having a max of $1.25 million means there are multiple thresholds with each bonus. It’s normal to have them segmented like that. For example, his receptions could look something like this:
- 30 receptions: $250k
- 55 receptions: $500k
- 80 receptions: $500k
Having multiple thresholds is a smart way to do business for both the player and team. It gives the team assurances while the player gets extra motivation.
If Jennings hits any of the not likely to be earned incentives, they will immediately hit the salary cap upon being earned. If he fails to hit any not likely to be earned, the Vikings will get a salary cap credit next year.
It’s a good deal for both sides. Jennings gets a hefty base salary with the opportunity to make a lot more money, while the team gets a chance at a value with Jennings either hitting or not hitting the incentives.
