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In the NFL, contract negotiations often come down to players wanting to be the highest-paid at their position to reset the market for the next star contract.
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, who is holding out of training camp for a new contract, reportedly wants to top Todd Gurley as the highest-paid running back, for instance.
We took a look at the highest-paid players at each position, based on average average annual salary, with the help of Spotrac. While quarterbacks, of course, are the highest-paid players, pass-rushers appear to be the next most-valuable position, based on their high salaries.
Check out the highest-paid player at 16 different positions below.
