Texans and All-Pro DE Will Anderson Jr. agree to $150 million blockbuster deal
Texans DE Will Anderson is the new highest-paid non-QB ever.
Clayton Anderson
Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) runs off the field after the game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. just became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
According to multiple reports, Anderson and the Texans just came to terms on a blockbuster three-year, $150 million extension with $134 million guaranteed. The deal also includes a no-trade clause. His new $50 million APY clears the previous mark of $46.5 million set by Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons.
This has been a long awaited and much expected develpment for the two sides, as Anderson has become one of the most destructive players in the NFL by only 24 years old. With two Pro Bowls, a First Team All-Pro selection and a runner-up finish for NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Houston made the wise decision to secure their prized asset before his value soared any higher.
Clayton Anderson
Clayton Anderson has covered both the Houston Astros and Houston Texans over the course of the last calendar year. He's published works with SBNation and Roundtable Sports, with features on Yahoo Sports, Heavy.com, MSN.com, and even a random shoutout on SportsRadio 610 once. He currently serves as the Site Expert for Toro Times along with hosting a Houston Texans-based show called the "We Want Houston" Podcast, which has featured prominent Houston Sports figures like Jeremy Chuggs, Will Kunkel, ESPN's D.J. Bien-Aime, the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Alexander and even Guardians Sports COO Jake Hanson (manufacturer of the NFL's Guardian Caps). He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in English with stops through Texas Southern University, Belhaven University and the University of Phoenix. He's been a passionate Houston sports fan since 2008, with his full-time introduction happening when he became an NBA entertainer for the Houston Rockets "Launch Crew" in high school. He loves Jesus, and is married with three beautiful children.
