ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the top 25 earners of performance-based pay for the 2023 season. Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum was recognized as earning the 15th-most in performance-based incentive pay with $785,489, only $154,511 short of doubling his base salary of $940,000.
After initially moving from cornerback to safety, Bynum was tasked with learning two vastly different defenses in the past two years. From the beginning of the season, it was clear he was comfortable in his role alongside safety Harrison Smith, holding down the backend.
Former Ravens and current Jets guard John Simpson led all NFL players last season by receiving an extra $974,613 in performance-based pay. The top earners that were announced today: pic.twitter.com/5AIyTKqR9R
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 1, 2024
Bynum set career highs in pass deflections (9), interceptions (2), forced fumbles (3) and tackles for loss (2).
Bynum’s breakout performance against the San Francisco 49ers helped give the Vikings a signature win at a pivotal point in the season. After a brutal 2-4 start, there were talks of Minnesota possibly being sellers at the upcoming trade deadline and essentially throwing away the rest of the 2023 season.
Bynum had other plans. He made his presence known early and caused havoc the entire day against the eventual NFC Champion 49ers. He had both of his interceptions, nine total tackles (seven solo), and two pass deflections. For his performance, Bynum was recognized as the NFC Player of the Week.
