· after the trade, similar to parsons, mack became the highest-paid defender in nfl history with a six-year, $141 million contract extension. · khalil mack is now the nfls highest payed defensive player after agreeing to a six-year, $141 million contract extension with the bears. The bears signed mack to a six-year, $141 million contract extension that makes him the highest - paid defensive player in the nfl at the moment. Was khalil mack a huge trade? Mack becomes the highest - paid defensive player in nfl history. He finished that first season with the bears with 12. 5. Did raiders ask for khalil mack in a trade? · breaking news: