Who are the highest-paid players at each position in the NFL this season? This chart, which is derived from Players Association information, reflects 1986 figures—base salary, bonuses for reporting and making the roster, as well as signing bonuses, which have been prorated over the length of the contract.
OFFENSE
QB—Jim Kelly, Bills, $1.4 million
RB—Marcus Allen, Raiders, $875,000
WR—Steve Largent, Seahawks, $800,000
TE—Todd Christensen, Raiders, $783,300
G—Dean Steinkuhler, Oilers, $699,250
T—Bill Fralic, Falcons, $508,750
C—Joe Fields, Jets, $460,000
DEFENSE