Sacks mean big money

Top average salaries for NFL defensive ends in 2017:

Player Team Avg. salary

Muhammad Wilkerson Jets $17.2M

Olivier Vernon Giants $17M

J.J. Watt Texans $16.66M

Jason Pierre-Paul Giants $15.5M

Calais Campbell Jaguars $15M

Everson Griffen Vikings $14.5M

Cameron Jordan Saints $11M

Michael Bennett Seahawks $10M

Cameron Heyward Steelers $9.86M

Vinny Curry Eagles $9.45M

Source: Spotrac.com