Aaron Donald has set the standard for pass-rushing defensive tackles, putting together a career that’s going to land him in the Hall of Fame when he’s first eligible. He also set the financial standard for players at his position when he signed a historic contract back in 2018.
At the time, he inked a six-year deal worth $135 million with $87 million of that guaranteed. It made him the highest-paid defender in NFL history, but he was quickly overtaken by Khalil Mack and eventually others.
