Source: Texans, Anderson agree to 3-year, $150 million extension
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Key Points:
- The Houston Texans and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. agreed to a historic three-year, $150 million extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback with $134 million guaranteed.
- Anderson's deal surpasses the previous record held by Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons, who signed a four-year, $188 million extension with $120 million guaranteed.
- Anderson, a third-year defensive end, excelled last season with 12 sacks, 20 tackles for loss, and top rankings in advanced defensive metrics, finishing second in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
- The Texans' defense, anchored by Anderson, was among the league's best, allowing the second-fewest points and yards per game, and forcing multiple turnovers in key matchups and playoffs.
- Anderson's extension is part of a broader Texans effort to retain key players, including All-Pro defensive end Danielle Hunter, tight end Dalton Schultz, and kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn, as the team builds around young stars Anderson and quarterback C.J. Stroud.
