Will Anderson Jr. Tops NFL’s Highest Paid Defensive Players in 2026

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Will Anderson Jr. Tops NFL’s Highest Paid Defensive Players in 2026

Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. leads at $50M annually, followed by Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones at $31.7M. 49ers linebacker Fred Warner earns $21M per year, while Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie makes $31M annually. Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton rounds out the top five list at $25.1M yearly as defensive salaries continue to skyrocket across the league.

By Nidheesh Kumar

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