Houston Texans star defender Will Anderson’s massive price tag revealed
The NFL offseason is rapidly approaching the 2026 NFL Draft. Teams have already begun shaping their rosters through free agency and have now turned their focus to offseason workouts. The Houston Texans recently exercised the fifth-year options for both of their 2023 first-round picks—quarterback C.
J. Stroud and EDGE rusher Will Anderson Jr. — and will now look to secure each player with long-term extensions.
Since arriving from Alabama, Anderson has lived up to expectations. He has established himself as a dominant defensive force, a vocal leader, and a fan favorite. MORE: New York Jets big draft day decision That production comes at a price.
Extending Anderson will not come cheap, and recent reports suggest just how high that number could climb. Dec 27, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes the ball as. Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr.
(51) applies the pressure during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images According to those reports, Anderson’s next contract could exceed $50 million per year. For comparison, the current record for a defensive player belongs to T.