Micah Parsons’ contract extension has been leapt
Acme Packing Company • • sports
Key Points:
- Houston Texans pass-rusher Will Anderson signed a new three-year contract worth $50 million per year, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL, surpassing Green Bay Packers’ Micah Parsons by nearly 8 percent.
- Despite the higher salary, Anderson averages 69 pressures per season over three years, while Parsons leads the league with 83.6 pressures per season since 2021, followed by Myles Garrett with 80.2.
- Anderson's deal includes approximately $134 million in guarantees and a no-trade clause, compared to Parsons’ $123.1 million guaranteed at signing and $136 million in total guarantees on a four-year contract.
- The financial terms highlight a significant investment in Anderson despite Parsons’ superior pressure statistics, leading some to view Parsons’ contract as a better value.
