Highest-paid defensive ends in the NFL, 2026
Highest-paid defensive ends in the NFL, 2026: Micah Parsons (Packers) at $40.837M, Myles Garrett (Rams) at $37M and Will Anderson Jr. (Texans) at $33.145M. As of Nov 5, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Pos | 2026 base salary | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micah Parsons | Packers | DE | $40,837,000 | – |
| 2 | Myles Garrett | Rams | DE | $37,000,000 | – |
| 3 | Will Anderson Jr. | Texans | DE | $33,145,000 | – |
| 4 | Danielle Hunter | Texans | DE | $32,500,000 | – |
| 5 | Maxx Crosby | Raiders | DE | $30,782,000 | – |
| 6 | Aidan Hutchinson | Lions | DE | $29,872,000 | – |
| 7 | Boye Mafe | Bengals | DE | $27,000,000 | $19,000,000 |
| 8 | Travon Walker | Jaguars | DE | $25,500,000 | – |
| 9 | Nick Bosa | 49ers | DE | $23,180,000 | – |
| 10 | John Franklin-Myers | Titans | DE | $23,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 11 | Josh Hines-Allen | Jaguars | DE | $23,000,000 | – |
| 12 | Montez Sweat | Bears | DE | $21,000,000 | – |
| 13 | Zach Allen | Broncos | DE | $17,250,000 | – |
| 14 | Kwity Paye | Raiders | DE | $16,248,000 | – |
| 15 | Dayo Odeyingbo | Bears | DE | $16,000,000 | – |
| 16 | Grady Jarrett | Bears | DE | $15,000,000 | – |
| 17 | Chase Young | Saints | DE | $14,830,000 | – |
| 18 | Dre'Mont Jones | Patriots | DE | $14,500,000 | – |
| 19 | Jermaine Johnson II | Titans | DE | $13,411,000 | – |
| 20 | Carl Granderson | Saints | DE | $12,750,000 | – |
| 21 | Joseph Ossai | Jets | DE | $12,500,000 | – |
| 22 | George Karlaftis | Chiefs | DE | $11,150,000 | – |
| 23 | Malcolm Koonce | Raiders | DE | $11,010,000 | – |
| 24 | Arden Key | Colts | DE | $11,000,000 | – |
| 25 | Keldric Faulk | Titans | DE | $9,748,056 | – |
Salaries from the contract rows on file; a player without one shows –