In recent years the combination of the salary cap rising far faster than minimum salaries has seen veterans who are seen as long term starters at most positions get paid more. Quarterbacks and pass rushers have led the charge, however, in the past couple of years offensive linemen have started to get paid extremely well also. Left tackles led the way, but in recent years interior offensive linemen had starting receiving large pay days as well, with guards such as Kelechi Osemele and Kevin Zeitler cashing in during free agency.
The exception had been right tackle, where the contract Lane Johnson signed in January 2016, with an salary of $11.