With the free agency frenzy and draft behind us, the armchair-GM portion of the NFL offseason has peaked. But there is another roster-tending box that some teams need to check off: deciding whether or not to hand pay increases to veteran players who are seeking (or at least merit) contract extensions.

Which veterans most deserve to be rewarded for their work with both dollars and long-term security? Below, I've spotlighted 10 players who have played at least three seasons in the NFL, meaning they are eligible to sign new contracts with their current teams, ranked according to the urgency with which I would lock them up. Some are multiple contracts into their respective careers, some are still young, but all deserve a raise.

NOTE: All contract figures/rankings discussed below were pu

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