Micah Parsons reacts to Texans' DE Will Anderson Jr.'s mega-extension
Will Anderson Jr. was paid big-time for his breakout season last fall with the Houston Texans, but he's not the only person celebrating the deal.
Will Anderson Jr. was paid big-time for his breakout season last fall with the Houston Texans , but he's not the only person celebrating the deal. Anderson, who inked a three-year, $150 million extension on Friday, now becomes the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
The deal is expected to kick in after the 2027 season, thus keeping Anderson in Houston through 2030. Initially, the highest-paid pass-rusher was Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons, who secured a four-year, $186 million deal after his trade from the Dallas Cowboys to the NFC North franchise. Consistently, Parsons has been viewed as the next great defensive player in the league behind All-Pro Myles Garrett, but even he tipped his cap to see how much the former No.
3 overall pick was earning, showing support of the mega deal. “Omg, congratulations brother!! 👑👑,” the All-Pro wrote on X Friday .
Omg congratulation brother !! 👑👑 https://t. co/XT9q2Bvdh0 — Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) April 17, 2026 Entering the offseason, Anderson remained the team's top priority after a stellar third year under head coach DeMeco Ryans' scheme.