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Ten NFL stars set to land huge paydays

Jason Pierre-Paul

8. Eric Berry, safety, Kansas City Chiefs

Berry becomes an unrestricted free agent after a fantastic 2016 season playing under franchise tender. He earned $10.8 million and has already stated that he will not play under a franchise tag again in 2017. His hard stance will either force the Chiefs to lock him up to a mega, multi-year deal or force him into free agency.

The Chiefs could also play hardball as well and tag him, despite Berry’s wishes. Berry rightfully earned his salary in 2016 after recording four interceptions, two of which were returned for scores. During the process, he piled up 98 yards.

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The three-time All-Pro also had nine defended passes, one forced fumble and a total of 77 tackles.

It was one of the most productive seasons of his seven-year career. At just 28, he is in the perfect place to negotiate for a high-paying, long-term contract. If the Chiefs don’t want to give him what he wants, another team surely will.

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