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Texans Make Will Anderson Jr. NFL’s Highest-Paid Non‑QB With 3‑Year, $150 Million Extension

Houston frames it as a long-term bet on a 24-year-old All-Pro.

Overview

  • At a Tuesday news conference, the Texans confirmed Anderson signed a three-year, $150 million extension with $134 million guaranteed and a no-trade clause.
  • The $50 million per year average sets a new high for non‑quarterbacks and tops Micah Parsons’ $46.5 million figure from his Green Bay deal.
  • Anderson’s rise includes Defensive Rookie of the Year, a 2025 first‑team All‑Pro, 30 career sacks, and a league-high 48 third‑down pressures last season since tracking began, per Next Gen Stats.
  • Houston exercised his fifth‑year option earlier in April, and the new agreement keeps him under contract through the 2030 season.
  • He said he cried with joy, plans to retire his parents, and made clear his focus is helping Houston break through the divisional round of the playoffs.