Craig Woodson's Breakout Season: NFL's Top 10 Performance-Based Pay

NFL stories making news on March 18th. New England Patriots safety. Craig

Woodson landed the 10th spot in NFL Performance Base Pay for the 2025 season.

He earned an extra $1,100,000 for his breakout rookie performance. As a

fourth-round draft pick, Woodson earned a starting role in the secondary right

away. In 17 games, he posted 79 tackles, three passes defended, four tackles for

loss, and two fumble recoveries. Team officials and fans see him as a smart

find in the draft. His quick impact has boosted confidence in the Patriots

defense heading forward. Woodson stepped up big in Super Bowl 60. He paced the

team with 10 tackles and three tackles for loss along with two pass breakups.

At just 25 years old, he offers long-term stability in the backfield with even

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