Highest Paid Defensive Positions

Edge rushers and defensive tackles consistently command the highest salaries on defense, with top players like Will Anderson Jr. and Jalen Carter securing deals over $38 million annually.

Sources

• Breaking Down the Highest Paid Positions in NFL (2025 Edition) - BetUS
• Highest-paid NFL players at every defensive position, full list based on AAV - The Big Lead
• Who Are The NFL's Highest-Paid Players at Each Position? - FOX Sports
• Highest-Paid Defensive Tackles in the NFL: Full Breakdown - Sports Illustrated

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