Texans, Will Anderson Jr. agree to three-year contract extension
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Key Points:
- The Houston Texans have agreed to a three-year contract extension with star edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., reportedly worth $150 million with $134 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
- Anderson's new contract includes a no-trade clause and extends his tenure beyond his existing deal through 2027, which included a fifth-year option.
- The 2023 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and two-time Pro Bowler, Anderson was a first-team All-Pro in 2025 and finished second in AP Defensive Player of the Year voting last season.
- In 46 career games, Anderson has recorded 30 sacks, 46 tackles for loss, and 64 quarterback hits, solidifying his status as one of the league's top defensive players.
- With Anderson's contract secured, the Texans are now expected to focus on negotiating a long-term deal with their 2023 No. 2 overall draft pick, quarterback C.J. Stroud.
