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The 30 highest-paid players in the NFL

Cork GainesSep 15, 2016, 22:09 IST

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The NFL's offseason was highlighted by the end of Deflategate, the Rams' move to Los Angeles, and major trades at the top of the draft. Lost amongst those stories were the large number of players who signed enormous contracts.

In the NFL, the standard for large contracts is to forgo long-term security in exchange for huge signing bonuses up front. As a result, many of the players who will earn the most money this year signed new contracts since the end of the 2015 season.

This year's list of the highest-paid players includes 15 quarterbacks, four defensive linemen, and just one Manning.

Here are the 30 players who will make at least $16 million this season.