Safety Jordan Battle Earns $1 Million in Performance-Based Pay

Bengals safety Jordan Battle received $1.02 million in performance-based pay for the 2025 season. The bonus was awarded after Battle started all 17 games and recorded 125 combined tackles, marking a breakout year for the young defender. This league-wide program compensates players based on their playing time and salary, and Battle's production as a key pillar of the Cincinnati secondary resulted in him receiving the 24th-highest payout in the NFL.