Jonathan Greenard’s Market Has Changed
Matt Krohn Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard wants a contract extension, and his former teammate, Will Anderson of the Houston Texans, laid the blueprint last week. The Houston Texans handed Anderson a deal worth $150 million over three years, resetting the EDGE market and then some. A new EDGE deal just moved Greenard’s price.
Now — because this is how it works — Greenard can point to Anderson’s contract and tell the Vikings to pony up. Will Anderson’s Contract Changed the Conversation Anderson helped his OLB pals leaguewide. Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr.
(51) erupts in celebration after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, capping a high-impact defensive sequence Oct 20, 2025, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, as the Texans seize momentum against the Seahawks during a pivotal third-quarter swing. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images. Anderson Snatches $150 Million It’s a monster deal for Anderson.
ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime wrote Friday , “The Texans and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. have agreed to a historic three-year, $150 million extension that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday. The deal includes $134 million in guaranteed money, the source said.
” “The record extension surpasses the deal given to Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons after Green Bay acquired him from the Dallas Cowboys in August. Parsons signed a four-year, $188 million contract extension that included $120 million fully guaranteed at signing and $136 million in total guarantees. The Texans exercised the 2027 fifth-year option for Anderson on April 8 as doing so was a precursor to the contract extension.
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