Tim Tebow 250 K Bonus

The Denver Broncos’ victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday turned into a nice payoff for quarterback Tim Tebow in more ways than one. Tebow has an escalator of $250,000 in his contract for each playoff victory assuming he participated in at least 70 percent of Denver’s plays during the requisite season, according to an NFL source. Being that he played 73 percent of Denver’s plays this season, Tebow cashed in on a quarter-million salary escalator for Sunday’s 29-23 overtime victory and could earn another $250,000 with another victory Saturday night at New England against the Patriots in a divisional-round game. Denver’s victory, meanwhile, altered offensive coordinator Mike McCoy’s immediate itinerary. McCoy was scheduled to interview in Jacksonville on Monday for the Jaguars’ head coaching job if Denver had lost Sunday, according to an NFL source. The interview will have to be rescheduled. McCoy is allowed to talk with the Jaguars this week, but it will be challenging with the Broncos’ short week of preparation for Saturday’s game.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley was found dead from an apparent suicide, according to multiple reports in the the Denver area. The Denver Post reports that the 23-year-old receiver was found dead Monday afternoon. According to the paper, he had just had a young son.

McKinley was dubbed as the greatest wide receiver to play at the University of South Carolina.

The second-year professional was placed on injured reserve during his rookie year. He was a fifth round draft pick during the 2009 NFL Draft and attended college at South Carolina.

Broncos president and CEO Pat Bowlen said, "Everyone with the Broncos is shocked and saddened by the loss of Kenny McKinley. He was part of the Broncos' family and will be greatly missed by our organization. My most heartfelt condolences go out to Kenny's family and friends."

Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels added, "Kenny had a promising future on the football field, but more importantly, he was a great teammate whose smile and personality could light up the room. This is a tragic loss for our football team, and his family is in all of our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

The craziest part about this is the Denver broncos are now facing their 3rd death of a player. Tough loss