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Roethlisberger tops NFL salaries

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Published: Nov. 6, 2008 at 2:37 PM

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is No. 1 on the NFL money-making list this year at more than $27.4 million, a survey shows.

The Steeler star, a No. 1 pick in 2004, is one of two quarterbacks among the top four in the annual USA Today pro football payroll review. Oakland's JaMarcus Russell, the overall No. 1 selection in the 2007 draft, ranks fourth at nearly $16.9 million.

Minnesota's defensive end Jared Allen is second on the list at more than $ 21.119 million and Arizona wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald third at more than $17.103.

Atlanta running back Michael Turner is No. 5 at more than $16 million.

Topics: Ben Roethlisberger, JaMarcus Russell, Jared Allen
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