the highest-paid position in the NFL is the quarterback

We recently took a look at the highest-paid players in the NFL. Now let's look at the highest-paid player at every position.

It is no surprise that the highest-paid position in the NFL is the quarterback. The ten highest-paid quarterbacks this season have an average salary cap figure of $15.2 million, $4.3 million more than the next highest-paid position.

It is also no surprise that Peyton Manning is on the list. However, some of the names at other positions may be a surprise.