Will Anderson Jr gets PAID!
Big man gets big money
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.