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2022 biggest NFL contracts by position and highest-paid players

By Sayre Bedinger

NFL Contracts 2022; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws the ball during AFC practice at the Las Vegas Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
NFL Contracts 2022; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws the ball during AFC practice at the Las Vegas Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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NFL contracts – Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) celebrates after hitting Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) as he threw on fourth down forcing a turnover on downs with the less than a minute to play in 4th quarter during Super Bowl 56, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.Nfl Super Bowl 56 Los Angeles Rams Vs Cincinnati Bengals Feb 13 2022 Albert Cesare 2686 /

Biggest NFL contracts at the interior defensive line position

Total Money: Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams (six years, $135 million)

Average annual value: Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams ($22.5M per year)

Highest guarantee: Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams ($86.892 million)

Was there any question about which player would lead all categories for interior defensive linemen?

Simply put, there is not a more dominant interior defensive lineman in the game right now than Aaron Donald.

He’s a true league MVP candidate regardless of position and he’s a huge reason why the Rams were able to go on a run in the second half of the season and win the Super Bowl.

It was no surprise when he made the play that sealed the win against the Cincinnati Bengals.

How long will it take for a defensive lineman to touch Donald’s numbers here? It might wind up being Donald himself who resets the market again at this position group.

In just eight NFL seasons, Donald has racked up 98 sacks in the regular season along with six sacks in the playoffs. His nine QB hits in the 2021-22 postseason set up the Rams to hoist the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LVI.

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