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In any major pro sport, contract-year performance often makes the difference between getting paid and getting lost. Just ask and . Martin took advantage when the declined to pick up his 2016 fifth-year option for $5.621 million. He was second in the last season Tyus Jones Jersey with 1,402 rushing yards and was rewarded with the best running back contract in free agency. Martin re-signed with Tampa Bay for $35.75 million (worth up to $42,937,500 with salary escalators and incentives) over five years, with $15 million fully guaranteed. More NFL Crabtree started on the other side of free agency. He took a one-year, $3.2 million deal (worth a maximum of $5 million through incentives) from the because of a tepid free-agent market after taking a back seat to then 34-year-old among wide receivers in 2014. Drafted 10th overall in 2009, he bounced back in 2015 -- developing an instant rapport with quarterback . Crabtree signed a four-year, $34 million contract extension containing $16.5 million in guarantees late last season. With the NFL season at its midpoint, here are 10 players who are helping their stock in a contract year. For five players who are hurting their stock, . A key 2016 metric or statistic, contract benchmark and probability of hitting this financial target ranging from one dollar sign to four dollar signs is listed for each player. Stock Up NE OLB #58 Key metric: Led with 2 INTs before trade to Financial benchmark: ($12,359,059 avg/$34,363,324 in guarantees) Probability: $$$ The Patriots raised eyebrows by trading Collins, arguably their best defensive player, for a conditional 2017 compensatory third-round pick that could decrease to a 2018 fourth-rounder under certain conditions. Collins' "freelancing" on defense, contract demands and coach Bill Belichick's comfort with rookie sixth-round pick led to the 2015 All-Pro's departure. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Collins initially asked for money ($19 million per year and $70 million in guarantees). Gorgui Dieng Jersey That's a ridiculous demand, as Kuechly sets the market for linebackers who aren't considered pa s rushers. However, surpa sing Kuechly isn't out of the question for Collins in Cleveland, because the Browns may move quickly to strike a deal with the only elite talent on the roster besides perennial All-Pro tackle . The Browns are leading the NFL in salary cap room with approximately $50 million and have $102.1 million of 2017 cap commitments with 47 players under contract. Using a franchise tag on Collins next offseason is realistic because of the abundance of cap room, even though it would be a windfall for him. The 2017 linebacker franchise tag projects to slightly le s than $14.7 million a suming a $168 million salary cap next season. CAR DT #99 Key Metric: 2 sacks Financial Benchmark: ($17.1M avg/$63.299M in guarantees) Probability: $ Short is not performing at the same level he did during his 2015 breakout campaign, when he tied for the league lead among interior D-linemen with 11 sacks. It probably won't matter because players in their prime who pre sure quarterbacks make premium NBA Memphis Grizzlies Jeresy cash. Short is a prime franchise-tag candidate in 2017 because of general manager Dave Gettleman's policy against negotiating extensions during the season. Gettleman was uncomfortable paying the going rate for pa s-rushing interior defensive lineman, established by Cox and ($17.2 million per year), when extension talks stalled. The defensive tackle franchise number is expected to drop slightly from $13.615 million to approximately $13.475 million if the salary cap increases to the $168 million neighborhood next season. Though unlikely, Short would be ecstatic if Gettleman doesn't apply the tag because the 2013 second-round pick would have plenty of suitors. LV OLB #55 Key metric: 38 QB pre sures Financial benchmark: ($17M avg/$52.5M in guarantees) Probability: $$$ Jones instantly became Arizona's best edge rusher after an offseason trade from New England for a 2016 second-round pick and , the guard drafted seventh overall by the in 2013. Jones is demonstrating his pa s rushing ability is transferrable to a different defensive scheme. His 38 quarterback pre sures tie him for third in the league with DT , according to Pro Football Focus. By capitalizing on his fresh start in the desert, Jones is putting himself in a position to be among the league's highest-paid defensive players because accomplished edge rushers in their mid-to-late 20s are extremely valuable. NE MLB #54 Key metric: 33 Tackles Financial benchmark: ($10.75M avg/$21,977,427 in guarantees) Probability: $$$ He may be the beneficiary of the Collins trade because it could give him more leverage and increase the Pats' urgency to retain him. He is e sentially everything was for New England before injuries sapped his effectivene s and he retired last offseason. Mayo got a five-year, $48.5 million extension (including $27 million in guarantees) toward the end of the 2011 season, when the salary cap was $120.375 million. The Patriots likely will have to do better than that Jae Crowder Jersey for Hightower because it is e sentially a five-year-old deal. An equivalent contract to Mayo's in a 2016 salary cap environment averages approximately $12.5 million per year with close to $35 million in guarantees. A deal should be able to be struck between the two data points considering Collins turned down $11 million per year, according to the Ben Volin. A lucrative new contract for Collins in Cleveland will be particularly relevant to Hightower's camp. JAC WR #10 Key metrics: Leads team in receptions (41), receiving Yards (532) Financial benchmark: ($10,012,500 avg/$18M in guarantees) Probability: $$ The onetime Ohio Brandon Clarke Jersey State quarterback is just scratching the surface of his talent while transitioning to wide receiver. Louis Riddick, former director of pro personnel for the and and now an ESPN analyst, recently referred to Pryor as a young with more speed. Pryor has emerged as Cleveland's best receiving option because of rookie (and No. 15 overall pick) 's broken hand and after finally wore out his welcome. The 6-foot-4, 223-pound speedster is on pace to surpa s 1,000 receiving yards on more than 80 catches. Although Pryor is Cleveland's most productive wide receiver, he may not yet be viewed as No. 1 WR material around the NFL. The Browns reportedly started preliminary contract extension talks last month