The Dallas Cowboys have drafted some great players in recent years. Some of those players are retained, while others walk in free agency. Ultimately, the front office decides who’s worth it and who’s not.
But the Cowboys don’t always have the final say for who gets some extra cash. Sometimes when their draft pick gems perform well, the Cowboys are on the hook for bonuses that reward players who outperform their draft price. These are called Proven Performance Escalators and are handed out to players annually. Who gets them? How much do they get? What Cowboys players have earned these bonuses?