According to USA Today, the highest paid defensive player in 2009 was Kelvin Hayden, cornerback for the Colts, who earned $17,480,000. Julius Peppers, defensive end for the Panthers, earned $16,683,000. Chris Long, defensive end for the Rams, earned $16,592,280.
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Terrell Suggs from the Baltimore Ravens was the highest paid linebacker in the NFL. He signed a 6-year, 62.5 million dollar contract with a 33.1 million dollar bonus.
Here is a list for the top 15 highest paid NFL players for the 2010 season, with Peyton Manning on top.
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