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Highest-paid NFL players: Tracking most money guaranteed, per year at every position

Who are the NFL's highest-paid players at every position? Many stars have scored big paydays in 2022 and reset the market, but there are a few whose deals from previous years have carried over as the peak for their positions.

New Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson signed on Sept. 1 a massive extension with the team, getting $165 million in guaranteed money. In July, Kyler Murray inked a five-year, $230.5 million extension with the Arizona Cardinals, putting him on the list of highest-paid quarterbacks.

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.