Saquon Barkley is a very smart player and an exceptional businessman, so it shouldn’t be a shock that he negotiated his contract around the Tush Push and quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Barkley signed a three-year deal worth $37.8 million with the Eagles in free agency with plenty of bonuses and incentives. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has more than 50 career rushing touchdowns, and thanks to the Tush Push, the Pro Bowl signal caller has been known to steal a touchdown or two.

Ian Rapoport reports that Barkley did a great job negotiating incentives and bonuses that had nothing to do with touchdowns scored.

By @NFLGameDay: #Eagles RB Saquon Barkley’s bottom line is not affected by the Tush Push as he has no incentive whatsoever based on TDs. Smart move. pic.twitter.com/eBvtk8fgaj

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 17, 2024

According to NFL Research, Barkley has been tackled at the 1- or 2-yard line 11 times this season, the most in the NFL.

Barkley’s contract is set up so the running back can earn up to an additional $3 million in individual and team rewards for performance this season.

If Barkley records 1,500 combined rushing and receiving yards (he’s already at 1,347), he’ll earn a $250,000 bonus. He gets another $250,000 for 2,000 total yards. The amount he earned from his distance bonus would also be added to his 2025 salary as an escalator. For Barkley, 2,000 combined yards would earn him a total of $1 million.

For a first-team All-Pro selection, Barkley will earn a $500,000 incentive. Second-team honors or a vote in the Pro Bowl would earn him $250,000. Those incentives would also be added to his 2025 base salary as an escalator.

Barkley also has up to $500,000 tied to the Eagles’ postseason performance.

Wins in the NFC Championship Game and the Super Bowl would earn Barkley $250,000 each. (For this incentive, he must rush for 1,000 yards in the regular season, which he has already done.)