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
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