The Broncos reportedly added $3 million in incentives to cornerback Chris Harris Jr’s contract, which could stack on top of his already $7.5 million salary. The incentives are coupled to playing time, team wins, interceptions and a selection to the Pro Bowl. If Harris is able to hit all of these incentives, his salary could increase to $10.5 million.

The three-time Pro Bowl selection, first-team All-Pro, and Super Bowl champion has lost his running mate in the wake of Aqib Talib’s trade to the Rams, but general manager John Elway clearly wanted to reward — and inspire — the Broncos’ top cornerback. At Harris’ previous levels of performance, it’s reasonable to assume that many of those incentives are attainable.

In 2011, Harris became a Bronco as an undrafted free agent as a cornerback/safety out of Kansas. Harris began his career as a backup cornerback and special-teamer, but became a starter in midway through the 2012 season after Tracy Porter was unable to play in San Diego due to illness.

Given how well Harris has played, the Broncos likely recognized that he’s underpaid considering the market at his position, so they’re giving Harris a chance to earn more money through incentives that will both benefit him, and his team as a whole.