Vikings Superstar Danielle Hunter Earns $1-Million Bonus Thanks To Boneheaded Play By The Bengals

Minnesota Vikings star pass-rusher Danielle Hunter made $1 million in bonuses in Saturday’s contest against the Cincinnati Bengals, and it was all thanks to a disastrous trick play by the home team.

Per Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune, Hunter added $1 million in incentives for exceeding the 14-sack mark this season. Hunter clinched the $1 million by “sacking” Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson, who lost yardage on a trick play that called for him to throw the ball:

Danielle Hunter just hit his third and final $1 million incentive in his contract for the year, for eclipsing 14 sacks for the year. He was credited with a sack on tight end Tanner Hudson, who was trying to throw off an end around.

— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) December 16, 2023

Hunter was the subject of trade rumors in the offseason due to unhappiness with his contract situation. The Vikings wound up adding incentives to his deal, and it has certainly worked out for both parties.

The 29-year-old Hunter made extra money in incentives but has also positioned himself nicely for a massive payday next offseason, be it from Minnesota or another team.