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  "textContent": "<p>Former <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears\" target=\"_blank\" >Bears</a> cornerback <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/02/03/bears-cb-nahshon-wright-embraces-uncertainty-as-he-heads-toward-likely-windfall-in-free-agency\" >Nahshon Wright</a> earned an NFL-high $1.4 million in performance-based bonus pay when the league distributed it Monday. That more than doubled his pay after playing on a one-year, $1.1 million contract last season.</p><p>Wright, 27, bounced around the league before cashing in on his opportunity with the Bears last season. He had a career-high five interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown, and was a Pro Bowl alternate.</p><p>He left in free agency last week on a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/03/10/bears-jets-nahshon-wright-agrees-free-agent-deal-interceptions-fumble-receovery-forced-nfl\" >one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Jets</a>.</p><p>The NFL gave players $542 million in performance-based bonuses to young players using a formula based predominantly on snap counts. Browns safety Ronnie Hickman received the next-highest bonus at $1.3 million, followed closely by Falcons offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson and Panthers safety Nick Scott.</p><p>The Bears will move forward at cornerback primarily with Jaylon Johnson on the outside and Kyler Gordon playing nickel. 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  "title": "Ex-Bears CB Nahshon Wright leads league with $1.4 million in NFL's performance-based bonus pay",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-16T19:10:53.555Z"
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