No NFC South player will take up a larger share of his team’s salary cap in 2013 than New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees.

He’s counting $17.4 million, which easily places him well above anyone else in the division. Let’s take a look at which NFC South players are counting more than $5 million against the cap in 2013.

Brees $17.4 million

Charles Johnson, defensive end, Panthers, $13 million

Matt Ryan, quarterback, Falcons, $12 million

Gerald McCoy, defensive tackle, Buccaneers, $10.9 million

Josh Freeman, quarterback, Buccaneers, $10.39 million

Jon Beason, linebacker, Panthers, $9.5 million

Roddy White, receiver, Falcons, $9.125 million

Dashon Goldson, safety, Buccaneers, $9 million

DeAngelo Williams, running back, Panthers, $8.2 million

Eric Wright, cornerback, Buccaneers $7.75 million

Justin Blalock, guard, Falcons, $7.66 million

Will Smith, defensive end, Saints, $7.6 million

Roman Harper, safety, Saints, $7.15 million

Thomas Davis, linebacker, Panthers, $6.8 million

Jahri Evans, guard, Saints, $6.74 million

Ryan Kalil, center, Panthers, $6.4 million

Tyson Clabo, tackle, Falcons, $6.05 million

Cam Newton, quarterback, Panthers, $6 million

Davin Joseph, guard, Buccaneers $6 million

Asante Samuel, cornerback, Falcons $5.75 million

Steve Smith, receiver, Panthers, $5.75 million

Jabari Greer, cornerback, Saints, $5.475 million

Tony Gonzalez, tight end, Falcons, $5.25 million