Will Anderson Jr gets PAID!

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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 Images

Houston 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!

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