The NFL's highest-paid players at every position, from quarterback to long snapper
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In football, perhaps more than any other sport, there is a hierarchy of positions in terms of both real and perceived importance to the team.
Because of that there is a huge disparity in how well NFL players at different positions are compensated.
Below, we take a look at the NFL players who will make the most money this season at all 18 of the primary positions, from quarterback to long snapper, using data collected from Spotrac.
Long snapper: JJ Jansen — $1.6 million
Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesTeam: Carolina Panthers
2016 earnings breakdown: $885,000 salary, $700,000 signing bonus
Career earnings: $7.4 million
One thing to know: After going undrafted in 2008, Jansen is now in his eighth season with the Carolina Panthers. He is signed through 2020 and if he completes his contract, his career earnings will reach $11.3 million.
Fullback: Ryan Hewitt — $2,100,000
Mike Ehrmann/Getty ImagesTeam: Cincinnati Bengals
2016 earnings breakdown: $600,000 salary, $1.5 million signing bonus
Career earnings: $3.5 million
One thing to know: Only seven fullbacks in the NFL will make at least $1 million this season.
Punter: Marquette King — $5.3 million
Jason O. Watson/Getty ImagesTeam: Oakland Raiders
2016 earnings breakdown: $1.4 million salary, $250,000 signing bonus, and $3.6 million in other bonuses.
Career earnings: $8.2 million
One thing to know: King was a wide receiver and a kicker in high school. While at Fort Valley State University, King was originally a wide receiver. However, he was eventually told by the coaching staff that he would lose his scholarship unless he become the team's full-time kicker, according to The New Yorker.
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