One look at the list of the highest-paid players on each NFL team reveals that quarterbacks are often the highest-paid players.
But not always.
Several NFL teams have quarterbacks still on their rookie deals, while others have chosen to put a premium on some other positions. Some teams have edge rushers, wide receivers, defensive linemen and offensive linemen as their highest-paid player for the 2026 season.
Take a look at each team's highest-paid player for the 2026 season, from a team whose highest-paid player makes $64 million in average annual salary to a team whose highest-paid player makes $19.1 million per year.
Salary information courtesy of overthecap.com (through Aug. 30, 2026).

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