Below is a list of the highest paid defensive tackles in the NFL.
1. Dwight Freeney, Colts – $14,035,000
2. Elvis Dumervil, Broncos – $14,000,000
3. Jared Allen, Vikings – $11,619,000
4. Tamba Hali, Chiefs – $11,250,000
5. Cliff Avril, Lions – $10,605,000
6. Chris Long, Rams – $10,310,000
7. Julius Peppers, Bears – $8,900,000
8. Glenn Dorsey – Chiefs – $6,431,000
9. Chris Canty, Giants – $6,000,000
10. Mario Williams, Bills – $5,900,000
The most notable players not on this list: Justin Smith ($5.86 million in 2012) Charles Johnson ($4.75 million in 2012), and Osi Umenyiora ($2.5 million in 2012).
