11 Most Important NFL Players In Contract Years

daily fantasy football
Demaryius Thomas
Matthew Emmons USA TODAY Sports

Given the fact that Dez Bryant and Jordy Nelson are in the NFL headlines because of their desire for new deals, we took a look at some of the other marquee players also in line for bigger paychecks.

In addition to Bryant and Nelson, here are the 11 most important players about to enter their contract year.

1. Demaryius Thomas

The Broncos’ prized wide receiver, Thomas is going to get paid by Denver. The question is how much.

Thomas reportedly will negotiate his new deal during training camp and could hash it out before Week 1. He’s Denver’s most important player not named Peyton Manning.

author avatar
Sam Spiegelman
Sam Spiegelman is a native New Yorker covering sports in New Orleans. He likes Game of Thrones way too much. Tweet him @samspiegs.