Re: The numbers show differently...Averages for highest paid positions

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...DT's don't get paid at top 5 salaries.

QB
LOT
DE
CB

These positlons are the top 5 type positions.

It's just a fact of life in the NFL...

Here are the top 5 salaries at the 6 highest paid positions per www.spotrac.com

DT ranks 3rd. And as you'll see is very close to the edge defenders and has a sizeable gap between the 4th highest ranked position of WR.

The assertion that DTs are not one of the highest paid positions in the NFL is a myth that should now be put to rest.


Quarterback

1. Andrew Luck - $24,594,000
2. Carson Palmer - $24,350,000
3. Drew Brees - $24,250,000
4. Kirk Cousins - $23,943,600
5. Joe Flacco - $22,133,333
Average: $23,854,187

Edge Defenders

1. Von Miller - $19,083,333
2. Muhammad Wilkerson - $17,200,000
3. Olivier Vernon - $17,000,000
4. Justin Houston - $16,833,333
5. J.J. Watt - $16,667,571
Average: $17,356,847

Defensive Tackle

1. Ndamukong Suh - $19,062,500
2. Fletcher Cox - $17,100,000
3. Kawann Short - $16,100,000
4. Marcell Dareus - $16,095,686
5. Gerald McCoy - $15,866,667
Average: $16,844,971

Wide Receiver

1. Antonio Brown - $17,000,000
2. A.J. Green - $15,000,000
3. Julio Jones - $14,251,209
4. Demaryius Thomas - $14,000,000
5. Dez Bryant - $14,000,000
Average: $14,850,242

Cornerback

1. Trumaine Johnson - $16,742,400
2. Josh Norman - $15,000,000
3. Patrick Peterson - $14,010,000
4. Richard Sherman - $14,000,000
5. Desmond Trufant - $13,750,000
Average: $14,700,480

Left Tackles

1. Trent Williams - $13,600,000
2. Russell Okung - $13,250,000
3. Terron Armstead - $13,000,000
4. Tyron Smith - $12,200,000
5. David Bakhtiari - $12,000,000
Average: $12,810,000