Carlos Dunlap, Michael Johnson and Geno Atkins account for nearly $18 million in salaries this year.
Even after a subpar 2014 season, the Bengals' defensive line will be paid handsomely in 2015.
A big reason for the positions large collective salary after getting just 16.5 sacks last year is the return of Michael Johnson. After a one-year hiatus in Tampa Bay, Johnson is back with a manageable $2.6 million cap hit this year. Any time you get a guy capable of what Johnson brought to Cincinnati in the past, it's worth it.
Here's a look at the salary cap breakdown for the entire Bengals defensive line:
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