Tom Brady contract with Bucs has earned him $1.75 million postseason incentives this year

With Tampa Bay Buccaneers beating Kansas City Cheifs 31-9, Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl. In what was his 10th Super Bowl game, quarterback w has more titles than all 32 NFL teams. While Brady's performance was praised throughout, 43-year-old was also highest-paid player at Super Bowl. 

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Tom Brady incentives for 2021 Super Bowl

As per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Tom Brady has earned an extra bonus of $500,000 after team's Super Bowl win at Bucs' Raymond James Stadium. However, total for Brady's postseason bonuses/incentives reportedly add up to $1.75 million. 

However, Antonio Brown has also pocketed $750,000 as a bonus. Brown's contract was signed in October, and had multiple bonuses involved. 

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Tom Brady contract details

With a per annum paycheck of $25 million (via Spotrac), Tom Brady was highest-paid player at Super Bowl 55. Last season, it was 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who made $27.5 million. Brady — who parted with  New England Patriots last season — had an increase in his contract. For 2019 season, 43-year-old star quarterback had earned $23 million.

As per reports, $750,000 is for his wild card win, and $1.25 million is for NFC Championship. $1.75 total was reached after reaching Super Bowl game. CNBC also reported that a  $2.25 million bonus is meant for Super Bowl win. Each player from winning team also receives $130,000 from league. 

While Patrick Mahomes has signed a record-breaking ten-year contract extension, he will earn $45 million per year starting next season. 

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Rob Gronkowski incentives

As of w, specific bonuses for Gronk's contract are t revealed. He is currently in last year of his contract and will become an unrestricted free nt in March. Bucs acquired him from Patriots during final year of his contract, which had been a six-year, $54-million extension (2012). 

Super Bowl 2021 highlights

While Tampa Bay's offence was dominating, ir defence limited Mahomes with three sacks, eight QB hurries and two interceptions. For first time in 34 games, Mahomes finished without a touchdown with 26 of 49 passing with 270 passing yards and 33 yards rushing. 

Tom Brady Super Bowl MVP

Brady, currently at tail end of his career, was under scrutiny this entire season. He struggled to start with Bucs early on, having people talk about his career and decision to leave New England Patriots. Brady himself played a flawless game, finishing 21-of-29 for 201 yards and three TDs. Bucs defence won m game, limiting Chiefs — NFL's best offence this season — to nine points. Bucs were somewhat of an underdog this season, winning wild card game and trumping Green Bay Packers to reach Super Bowl. 

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