Micah Parsons’ contract extension has been leapt

TL;DR

Will Anderson Jr. signed a three-year contract worth $50 million per year, surpassing Micah Parsons' previous record of $46.5 million for non-quarterbacks. Anderson's deal includes $134 million in guarantees, while Parsons received $123.1 million guaranteed.

Key points

Will Anderson Jr. signed a three-year contract worth $50 million per year
Micah Parsons' previous contract averaged $46.5 million per year
Anderson's deal includes $134 million in guarantees

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 20: Will Anderson Jr. #51 of the Houston Texans celebrates a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at Lumen Field on October 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images) | Getty Images Houston Texans pass-rusher Will Anderson just signed a new three-year, $50 million per year contract this week. Prior to this deal, the Green Bay Packers’ Micah Parsons was the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league, earning an average of $46.5 million per season on the four-year extension he signed with the Packers last year. The new Anderson contract is a nearly 8 percent bump on top of what Parsons received. There’s been a decent amount of distance between Anderson and Parsons in the pressure department, at least according to NFL Pro’s numbers. Per NFL Pro, Anderson has averaged 69 pressures per year over his three years in the league, compared to Micah Parsons’ 83.6 pressures per season since he came into the league in 2021. Parsons’ mark is the best in the league since 2021, with only the Cleveland Browns’ coming in over 75 pressures per season (80.2). On top of the raw money, Anderson received what is reported to be $134 million in guarantees (these numbers are always iffy when initially reported) and a no-trade clause in his deal. For perspective, Parsons got $123.1 million guaranteed at signing (a true guarantee) and $136 million in “total guarantees” (on a four-year deal compared to Anderson’s three-year contract). If you want to hit the “Parsons’ deal is already a steal” button, feel free to go ahead and do it.

Q&A

What is Will Anderson Jr.'s new contract value?

Will Anderson Jr. signed a three-year contract worth $50 million per year.

How does Micah Parsons' contract compare to Will Anderson's?

Micah Parsons' contract averages $46.5 million per year, which is less than Anderson's new deal, marking an 8% increase.

What are the guarantee amounts in Anderson and Parsons' contracts?

Anderson's contract includes $134 million in guarantees, while Parsons received $123.1 million guaranteed at signing.