The Highest-Paid Players At Every NFL Position
The Highest-Paid Players At Every NFL Position
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We recently took a look at the highest-paid players in the NFL. Now let’s look at the highest-paid player at every position.It is no surprise that the highest-paid position in the NFL is the quarterback. The ten highest-paid quarterbacks this season have an average salary cap figure of $15.2 million, $4.3 million more than the next highest-paid position.
It is also no surprise that Peyton Manning is on the list. However, some of the names at other positions may be a surprise.
PUNTER: Michael Koenen — $3.3 million
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TEAM: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SALARY: $3.3 million
CAP HIT*: $3.3 million
CONTRACT: 6 years, $19.5 million ($6.5 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
KICKER: Sebastian Janikowski — $3.5 million
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TEAM: Oakland Raiders
SALARY: $3.5 million
CAP HIT*: $5.0 million
CONTRACT: 5 years, $18.9 million ($8.0 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
CENTER: Scott Wells — $5.5 million
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TEAM: St. Louis Rams
SALARY: $5.5 million
CAP HIT*: $6.5 million
CONTRACT: 4 years, $25.5 million ($13.0 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
GUARD: Davin Joseph — $6.0 million
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TEAM: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SALARY: $6.0 million
CAP HIT*: $6.0 million
CONTRACT: 7 years, $52.5 million ($19.0 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
TIGHT END: Zach Miller — $6.8 million
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TEAM: Seattle Seahawks
SALARY: $6.8 million
CAP HIT*: $11.0 million
CONTRACT: 5 years, $34.0 million ($17.0 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
SAFETY: Troy Polamalu — $7.5 million
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TEAM: Pittsburgh Steelers
SALARY: $7.5 million
CAP HIT*: $10.1 million
CONTRACT: 4 years, $36.5 million ($10.6 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
DEFENSIVE TACKLE: Henry Melton — $8.5 million
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TEAM: Chicago Bears
SALARY: $8.5 million
CAP HIT*: $8.5 million
CONTRACT: 1 year, $8.5 million ($8.5 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
WIDE RECEIVER: Brandon Marshall — $9.1 million
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TEAM: Chicago Bears
SALARY: $9.1 million
CAP HIT*: $9.3 million
CONTRACT: 5 years, $44.8 million ($12.5 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
OFFENSIVE TACKLE: Jason Peters — $10.4 million
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TEAM: Philadelphia Eagles
SALARY: $10.4 million
CAP HIT*: $11.0 million
CONTRACT: 6 years, $60.7 million ($25.0 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
RUNNING BACK: Adrian Peterson — $11.3 million
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TEAM: Minnesota Vikings
SALARY: $11.3 million
CAP HIT*: $13.9 million
CONTRACT: 7 years, $96.0 million ($36.0 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
LINEBACKER: Tamba Hali — $12.3 million
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TEAM: Kansas City Chiefs
SALARY: $12.3 million
CAP HIT*: $15.5 million
CONTRACT: 5 years, $57.5 million ($35.0 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
CORNERBACK: Darrelle Revis — $13.0 million
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TEAM: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SALARY: $13.0 million
CAP HIT*: $16.0 million
CONTRACT: 6 years, $96.0 million
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
DEFENSIVE END: Jared Allen — $14.3 million
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TEAM: Minnesota Vikings
SALARY: $14.3 million
CAP HIT*: $17.1 million
CONTRACT: 6 years, $73.3 million ($31.0 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
QUARTERBACK: Peyton Manning — $15.0 million
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TEAM: Denver Broncos
SALARY: $15.0 million
CAP HIT*: $17.5 million
CONTRACT: 5 years, $96.0 million ($58.0 million guaranteed)
*Base salary plus bonuses plus signing bonus prorated over the life of the contract
Data via spotrac.com
