Jett’s contract is already impressive on paper, with a \$4.5 million annual base salary setting a solid foundation. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The real value lies in the performance bonuses tied to his on-field output—and if the past season is any indication, he’s on pace to cash in big. With aggressive performance clauses built into the deal, Jett could rake in up to an additional \$8 million each year, depending on metrics like sacks, tackles for loss, and game-changing plays.
If he continues to perform at the elite level he’s demonstrated so far—disrupting backfields, closing games, and racking up defensive stats—his total yearly compensation could soar to \$12.5 million. Over the life of his current deal, that would push his total earnings well beyond \$60 million, placing him in the upper tier of defensive earners across the league. It’s not just about the raw numbers, either. Teams don’t hand out these kinds of incentive-heavy contracts unless they believe a player can deliver consistently—and Jett’s been doing just that.
He’s not only a statistical force but also a locker room tone-setter and a player opponents have to game-plan around. His ability to finish plays—“terminate,” as coaches like to say—isn’t just earning him headlines; it’s putting real money in his pocket. And if he stays healthy and continues to deliver, he might even negotiate an extension or restructured deal before this one’s up. Either way, Jett’s making a strong case that he’s worth every penny—and then some.
