11 Most Important NFL Players In Contract Years

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Brian Orakpo
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2. Brian Orakpo

Orakpo was the recipient of the Redskins’ franchise tag, coming off a 2013 season in which he recorded 10.0 sacks.

He’s the team’s marquee pass-rusher, and according to Pro Football Focus he had the fifth-best Pass Rushing Productivity. He’ll make $11.45 million under the tag in 2014.

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