Highest-paid players at every NFL position: A look at who is cashing the biggest check heading into 2026

The NFL offseason is almost over, and we've already seen some big moves and changes. Free agency and the NFL Draft are behind us, and with training camp approaching, we can practically smell the pigskin and taste the tailgate food that soon awaits.It's no secret that the NFL is a money-making machine: from merchandise, to commercials, streaming services to tickets and more. Money is often a big hurdle between teams and players, with contract holdouts, hold-ins and trades giving each season plenty of drama on the sidelines.The NFL salary cap has more than doubled in the last decade-plus and now sits at over $300 million per team heading into 2026. Some teams are known to be more willing to spend money, while others like to be more cautious with the paycheck.Some players decide to take less