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NFL's highest paid defensive linemen - 2016 rankings

We've taken a look at the NFL's highest paid quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, cornerbacks, safeties and linebackers.

Now, we continue our series ranking NFL players by salary by position with a look at the defensive linemen.

How much are the highest paid players in the league at the position making?

Six defensive linemen now make at least $15 million in average annual salary per year, per overthecap.com, a site that tracks NFL player contracts (through Feb.