Will Anderson Jr gets PAID!
Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) reacts after a sack in the second quarter against the New England Patriots in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn ImagesHouston Texans star EDGE rusher, Will Anderson Jr. is now the highest paid, non-quarterback in NFL history. Per Adam Schefter, Anderson's new deal puts him at $50 million for 2026, with a full 3-year contract valued at $150 million - $134 million of that fully guaranteed.
Plus, a rare no-trade" clause. Yay us!
Source: Will Anderson is signing a three-year $150 million extension that makes him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The deal includes $134 million guaranteed. pic.twitter.com/tYNUR641oc
- Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 17, 2026
This means the Texans won't have to worry about losing Anderson anytime soon. And that's just fantastic news.
Adam Schefter
Highest paid non-quarterbacks in the NFL:
Will Anderson Jr.: $50M
Micah Parsons: $46.5M
Aidan Hutchinson: $45M
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: $42.15M
TJ Watt: $41M
Ja'Marr Chase: $40.25M
Over the last 3 seasons, Anderson Jr. has started 44 games, nailed 136 combined tackles, 91 solo stops, 46 tackles for loss, 64 hits on opposing quarterbacks, 30 sacks, 4 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries.
Get ready for another 3 years of dominance!