Texans all but confirm All-Pro Will Anderson Jr.'s extension with viral photo

Even the Houston Texans aren't trying to hide their excitement on the news surrounding Will Anderson Jr.'s status long-term.

According to reports, the Houston Texans and the All-Pro defensive end agreed to terms on a three-year, $150 million extension on Friday, making him 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.

Less than an hour after the report came out, the Texans tweeted a photo on their X account of Anderson celebrating, thus signaling that the deal is real. It shouldn't be long now until the team makes the announcement via social media.

Entering the offseason,  Anderson remained the team's top priority after a stellar third year under head coach DeMeco Ryans' scheme. As the face of the franchise, the former No. 3 overall pick finished top 10 in pressures, QB hits, sacks (12), and tackles for loss (20) while anchoring the No. 2-ranked total defense opposite Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter.

Earlier this month, Houston exercised Anderson's fifth-year option to keep him around through 2027. This was a precursor to the major contract extension that couldn't get done earlier this offseason. It had been discussed ad nauseam that the former Alabama product would be the first of the two former first-round picks to receive a contract extension.

With the deal, the contract and annual salary surpass Green Bay Packers edge rusher ' deal signed last offseason. Parsons signed a four-year, $188 million contract extension that included $120 million fully guaranteed. The deal also passes All-Pro wide receiver , who signed a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension with an annual salary of $42.2 million this offseason.