Highest-paid defensive tackles in the NFL, 2026
Highest-paid defensive tackles in the NFL, 2026: Chris Jones (Chiefs) at $35.1M, Quinnen Williams (Cowboys) at $34.15646M and Leonard Williams (Seahawks) at $26.65M. As of Nov 11, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Pos | 2026 base salary | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Jones | Chiefs | DT | $35,100,000 | $16,000,000 |
| 2 | Quinnen Williams | Cowboys | DT | $34,156,460 | – |
| 3 | Leonard Williams | Seahawks | DT | $26,650,000 | – |
| 4 | Jalen Carter | Eagles | DT | $24,398,060 | – |
| 5 | Alim McNeill | Lions | DT | $24,000,000 | – |
| 6 | Vita Vea | Buccaneers | DT | $24,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 7 | Devonte Wyatt | Packers | DT | $23,438,000 | $2,223,000 |
| 8 | Milton Williams | Patriots | DT | $23,000,000 | – |
| 9 | Daron Payne | Commanders | DT | $22,410,000 | $5,510,000 |
| 10 | Dexter Lawrence II | Bengals | DT | $22,000,000 | – |
| 11 | Nnamdi Madubuike | Ravens | DT | $22,000,000 | – |
| 12 | Kenny Clark | Cowboys | DT | $21,500,000 | – |
| 13 | Derrick Brown | Panthers | DT | $19,500,000 | – |
| 14 | Maliek Collins | Browns | DT | $18,000,000 | – |
| 15 | Osa Odighizuwa | 49ers | DT | $16,750,000 | – |
| 16 | Cameron Heyward | Steelers | DT | $16,250,000 | – |
| 17 | Zach Sieler | Dolphins | DT | $16,025,000 | – |
| 18 | Ed Oliver | Bills | DT | $15,050,000 | $425,000 |
| 19 | Arik Armstead | Jaguars | DT | $14,500,000 | – |
| 20 | Adetomiwa Adebawore | Colts | DT | $14,154,420 | – |
| 21 | Tershawn Wharton | Panthers | DT | $14,050,000 | – |
| 22 | Keeanu Benton | Steelers | DT | $14,002,380 | – |
| 23 | Jonathan Allen | Bengals | DT | $13,500,000 | $3,000,000 |
| 24 | Christian Barmore | Patriots | DT | $13,500,000 | – |
| 25 | Javon Hargrave | Packers | DT | $13,000,000 | – |
Salaries from the contract rows on file; a player without one shows –