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Who's next? NFL players on track to become highest paid at each position, from QB to WR to EDGE


                        Who's next? NFL players on track to become highest paid at each position, from QB to WR to EDGE

The NFL landscape is evolving, with players expected to command record-breaking contracts in the coming years. Quarterbacks, wide receivers, and edge rushers are poised to become the highest-paid at their respective positions. Emerging quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Justin Herbert are likely to secure lucrative deals that surpass current top earners. Wide receivers like Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and Cooper Kupp are also on track to set new benchmarks for their position. Edge rushers, including Nick Bosa, Micah Parsons, and Aidan Hutchinson, are expected to follow suit. The driving factors behind these anticipated record-breaking contracts include the NFL's ever-increasing salary cap, the growing importance of key positions, and the continued rise in player performance and value. As the league's financial landscape evolves, the top talents at quarterback, wide receiver, and edge rusher are poised to reap the benefits, becoming the highest-paid players at their positions.

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