Will Anderson Jr. reportedly signs 3-year, $150 million extension with Texans
Anderson is in Houston for the long haul.
Star pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. reportedly agreed to a three-year, $150 million contract extension with the Houston Texans on Friday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. 🚨 🚨 🚨 The #Texans and All-Pro edge Will Anderson Jr.
have agreed on a blockbuster, 3-year, $150M extension with $134M guaranteed to make him the NFL’s highest paid non-QB ever. The deal, which includes a rare no-trade clause, was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports . pic.
twitter. com/oJqNuLpCTv — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 17, 2026 With a $50 million annual salary, including $134 million guaranteed, Anderson is now the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback ever, per Rapoport. The Texans have now locked up both of their edge rushers for a few more seasons after signing Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.
1 million contract extension in March. Anderson has been a linchpin in the Texans’ defense since being drafted No. 3 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.