Here are the NFL teams spending the most at each position

Running backs/fullbacks

The top five teams who have invested the most in their running backs probably won't do a great deal of damage in 2020. Well, the No. 1 team will, but the rest is doubtful.

• San Francisco 49ers: $21.6 million in Tevin Coleman, Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert, Jerick McKinnon, Kyle Juscyzk and Jeff Wilson.
• Los Angeles Rams: $20.1 million in Todd Gurley (released), Malcolm Brown, Darrell Henderson and John Kelly. 
• New York Jets: $19.2 million in Le'Veon Bell, Trenton Cannon, Josh Adams, Trevon Wesco, Kenneth Dixon and Jalin Moore. 
• New England Patriots: $17.4 million in James White, Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel, Brandon Bolden, Damien Harris, James Develin, Dan Vitale and Jakob Johnson.
• Houston Texans: $17.3 million in David Johnson, Duke Johnson, Buddy Howell, Karan Higdon and Cullen Gillaspia. 

It's not surprising the Patriots spend a good chunk of money at running back — Bill Belichick loves to run the ball. Same can be said for the  Jets. 

Wide Receiver

It's no surprise the defending Super Bowl champion spent good money at wide receiver — they've got to give Patrick Mahomes weapons, right? The Texans have added some talent in Brandin Cooks after trading DeAndre Hopkins, and maybe the Bengals will have hope if they do, indeed, draft Joe Burrow in the  upcoming draft. 

• Cincinnati Bengals: $38 million in A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd, John Ross, Alex Erickson, Mike Thomas, Auden Tate, Stanley Morgan, Damion Willis, Moritz Boehringer, Trenton Irwin and DaMarkus Lodge. 
• Kansas City Chiefs: $36.7 million in Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, Mecole Hardman, Gehrig Dieter, Byron Pringle, Felton Davis and Demarcus Robinson.
• Houston Texans: $35 million in Will Fuller, Brandin Cooks, Kenny Stills, Randall Cobb, Keke Coutee, Isaac Whitney, Deandre Carter, Chad Hansen and Steven Mitchell.
• Buffalo Bills: $34  million in Stefon Diggs, John Brown, Cole Beasley, Andre Roberts, Isaiah McKenzie, Ray-Ray McCloud, Robert Foster, Duke Williams and Nick Easley.
• Cleveland Browns: $33.5 million in Jarvis Landry, Odell Beckham Jr., Jojo Natson, Taywan Taylor, Damion  Ratley, Khadarel Hodge, J'Mon Moore and D.J. Montgomery. 

When you're looking at these receivers, the Chiefs and Texans arguably have the best among the top five, and when comparing that with the QB talent, those two teams should be the most successful of the five. 

Tight end

Among the top teams who spend the most at tight end, only the Saints really have a shot at winning the Super Bowl in 2020.

• Chicago Bears: $27.1 million in Trey Burton, Jimmy Graham, Adam Shaheen, Dametrius Harris, Ben Braunecker, Eric Saubert, Darion Clark and Dax Raymond.
• Philadelphia Eagles: $15.7 million in Zach Ertz, Dallas Goedert, Alex Ellis and Joshua Perkins.
• Los Angeles Chargers: $15.5 million in Hunter Henry, Virgil Green, Stephen Anderson and Andrew Vollert. 
• Las Vegas Raiders: $15.1 million in Darren Waller, Jason Witten, Derek Carrier, Nick O'Leary and Foster Moreau. 
• New Orleans Saints: $14.8 million in Jared Cook, Josh Hill, Garrett Griffin, Jason Vander Laan, Cole Wick and Mitchell Loewen. 

When looking at these tight ends, Cook and Hill of the Saints stand out. They do their jobs in a Saints offense that has relied on Alvin Kamara at running back and can do more than just block.

Offensive line

The top five on the offensive line are interesting. The Redskins spent too much money on their offensive line because they don't have any weapons on offense, nor do they have the strength on defense. 

• Las Vegas Raiders: $57 million in Trent Brown, Gabe Jackson, Richie Incognito, Rodney Hudson, Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, David Sharpe, Brandon Parker, Eric Kush, Erik Magnunson, Jordan Devey, Kyle Kallis, Andre James, Lester Cotton.
• Green Bay Packers: $49.8  million in David Bakhtiari, Corey Linsley, Billy Turner, Lane Taylor, Ricky Wagner, Elgton Jenkins, Lucas Patrick, Cole Madison, Alex Light,  Yosh Nijman, Cody Conway and John Leglue. 
• Washington Redskins: $49.2 million in Brandon Scherff, Trent Williams (in limbo), Morgan Moses, Wes  Schweitzer, Chase Roullier, Cornelius Lucas, Geron Christian, Wes  Martin, Jeremy Vujnovich, Ross Pierschbacher, Timon Parris and Paul Adams. 
• Indianapolis Colts: $48.4 million in Anthony Castonzo, Ryan Kelly, Mark Glowinski, Quenton Nelson, Braden Smith, Le'Raven Clark, Andrew Donnal, Chaz Green, Jake Eldrenkamp, Javon Patterson, Brandon Hitner, Cedrick Lang, Travis Vornkahl.
• Seattle Seahawks: $46.3 million in Duane Brown, Justin Britt, D.J. Fluker, B.J. Finney, Brandon Shell, Cedric Ogbuehi, Joey Hunt, Ethen Pocic, Chance Warmack, Phil  Haynes, Jarmaco Jones, Kyle Fuller, Jordan Roos, Chad Wheeler, Demetrius Knox and Jordan Simmons.

If you had to pick one group of these five, the Packers may have the best, with Bakhtiari holding down the fort.

Defensive line

It's no surprise the Chiefs spent the most on their defensive line. They shored up their defense last year en route to a Super Bowl title. The Colts also have plenty invested in their defense to support their new QB Rivers. 

• Kansas City Chiefs: $51.3 million in Frank Clark, Chris Jones, Alex Okafor, Breeland Speaks, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Derrick Nnadi, Khalen Saunders, Mike Pennel, Anthony  Lanier, Devaroe Lawrence, Tim Ward and Braxton Hoyett. 
• Buffalo Bills: $49.8  million in Trent Murphy, Jerry Hughes, Star Lotulelei, Vernon Butler, Quinton Jefferson, Ed Oliver, Harrison Phillips, Vincent Taylor,  Jonathan Woodard, Darryl Johnson and Mike Love. 
• Indianapolis Colts: $49.5 million in DeForest Buckner, Justin Houston, Denico Autry, Grover Stewart, Al-Quadin Muhammad, Sheldon Day, Kemoko Turay, Ben Banogu, Tyquan Lewis, Jegs Jegede and Gerri Green. 
• Cleveland Browns: $49.4  million in Olivier Vernon, Sheldon Richardson, Myles Garrett, Andrew  Billings, Larry Ogunjobi, Chad Thomas, Eli Ankou, Justin Zimmer, Brandin  Bryant, Daniel Ekuale, Trevon Young and Adrian Clayborn. 
• Philadelphia Eagles: $48.6 million in Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, Malik Jackson, Derek Barnett,  Javon Hargrave, Hassa Ridgeway, Josh Sweat, Daeshon Hall, Shareef Miller, Bruce Hector, Albert Huggins, Anthony Rush and Joe Ostman. 

Linebackers

The Bears have the most money invested at the linebacker position, but the Buccaneers have one of the best in the league in Shaquil Barrett.

• Chicago Bears: $45.3 million in Khalil Mack, Robert Quinn, Roquan Smith, Danny Trevathan, Joel Iyiegbuniwe, Barkevious Mingo, Devante Bond, Josh Woods and Isaiah Irving.
• Denver Broncos:  $45.1 million in Von Miller, Bradley Chubb, Todd Davis, Jeremiah Attaochu, Josey Jewell, Joe  Jones, A.J. Johnson, Malik Reed, Josh Watson and Tre Crawford III.
• Arizona Cardinals:  $44.4 million in Chandler Jones, Jordan Hicks, Haason Reddick, Devon Kennard, De'Vondre Campbell, Tanner Vallejo, Dennis Gardeck, Ezekiel Turner, Keishawn Bierra and Vontarrius Dora. 
• Green Bay Packers: $42.3  million in Za'Darius Smith, Preston Smith, Christian Kirksey, Rashan Gary, Oren Burks, Tim Williams, Ty Summers, Curtis Bolton and Randy Ramsey. 
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  $38.1 million in Shaquil Barrett, Lavonte David, Devin White, Kendell Beckwith, Kevin  Minter, Anthony Nelson, Jack Cichy, Noah Dawkins and Quinton Bell.

Defensive back

It's not surprising that two AFC East teams spent a good amount of money on the defensive back  position. The Dolphins and Patriots attempt to upgrade their defense every year, and the Ravens have invested more since adding QB Lamar Jackson on offense.

• Miami Dolphins:  $64.4 million in Reshad Jones, Byron Jones, Xavien Howard, Bobby McCain, Eric Rowe, Clayton Fejedelem, Adrian Colbert, Cordrea Tankersley, Ryan Lewis, Nate Brooks, Montre Hartage, Tae Hayes, Nik Needham, Steven Parker, Linden Stephens, Ken Webster, Jomal Wiltz and Jake Carlock.
• New England Patriots: $56.1 million in Stephon Gilmore, Jonathan Jones, Patrick Chung, Jason McCourty, Devin McCourty, Adrian Phillips, Justin Bethel, Terrence  Brooks, Joejuan Williams, Cody Davis, Brandon King, Lenzy Pipkins, J.C.  Jackson, Obi Melifonwu, Malik Gant, D'Angelo Ross and Adarius Pickett. 
• Baltimore Ravens:  $53.7 million in Earl Thomas, Marcus Peters, Tavon Young, Marlon Humphrey,  Jimmy Smith, Chuck Clark, Anthony Levine, Anthony Averett, Iman  Marshall, Deshon Elliott, Jordan Richards and Terrell Bonds. 
• Denver Broncos: $52.5  million in Kareem Jackson, A.J. Bouye, Justin Simmons, Bryce Callahan, Isaac Yiadom, Duke Dawson, DeVante Bausby, Tyvis Powell, Davontae Harris, Trey Marshall, Shakial Taylor, Alijah Holder, P.J. Locke and  Kahani Smith.
• Cincinnati Bengals: $43.1 million in Trae Waynes, William Jackson, Vonn Bell, Shawn Williams, Mackensie  Alexander, Brandon Wilson, LeShaun Sims, Jessie Bates III, Torry McTyer, Greg Mabin, Darius Phillips, Tony Brown, Trayvon Henderson and Winston  Rose. 

Special Teams

The Ravens probably have the best special teams unit of these five teams, but the Patriots were one of the best special teams units last season, so it's weird to see the Pats not spending much in this area. 

• New Orleans Saints: $9.5 million in Thomas Morstead, Wil Lutz and Zach Wood. 
• Carolina Panthers:  $9.4 million in Graham Gano, Michael Palardy, J.J. Jansen, Joey Slye and Elliott Fry.
• Baltimore Ravens: $9.1 million in Justin Tucker, Sam Koch, Morgan Cox and Nick Moore. 
• New York Giants:  $9 million in Aldrick Rosas, Riley Dixon, Casey Kreiter, Colin Holba, Drew Scott and Sean Smith. 
• Denver Broncos: $8.4 million in Brandon McManus, Sam Martin, Colby Wadman, Trevor Daniel, Jacob Bobenmoyer and Wes Farnsworth.