Will Anderson, Houston Texans agree to NFL record-setting contract extension

TL;DR

Will Anderson has signed a three-year, $150 million contract extension with the Houston Texans, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The deal includes $134 million in guaranteed money and a no-trade clause.

Key points

Will Anderson signed a three-year, $150 million contract extension
$134 million of the contract is guaranteed
Anderson is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history
The contract includes a no-trade clause

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The Houston Texans and star defensive end Will Anderson have officially reset the market and made NFL history.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Anderson and the Texans have agreed to a three-year, $150 million contract extension that includes $134 million in guaranteed money.

The deal not only makes Anderson the highest-paid edge rusher in the league based on yearly average, he is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history.

“The Texans and All-Pro edge Will Anderson Jr. have agreed on a blockbuster, 3-year, $150M extension with $134M guaranteed to make him the NFL’s highest paid non-QB ever,” Rapoport reported.

In addition to the heaping sum of money, Anderson’s contract has a no-trade clause in it, which means Houston cannot move him unless he approves.

No-trade clauses are rare in the NFL, so that only makes Anderson’s contract that much more special.

How Anderson’s contract makes NFL history

Houston Texans — $15,356,292

The record-setting part of Anderson’s contract pertains to his yearly average, which comes in at a ridiculous $50 million per year.

The previous record was set by Green Bay Packers superstar linebacker Micah Parsons, who still holds the highest total value at $186 million.

The yearly average of Anderson’s contract clears Parsons’ by a pretty wide margin, and it’s $3.5 million to be exact.

Because of his fifth-year option, which falls in 2027, Anderson’s new contract won’t be kicking in until 2028, so he’s locked in with Houston through 2030.

Q&A

What is the value of Will Anderson's contract extension with the Texans?

Will Anderson's contract extension with the Texans is worth $150 million over three years.

How much of Will Anderson's contract is guaranteed?

Anderson's contract includes $134 million in guaranteed money.

What historical significance does Will Anderson's contract hold in the NFL?

Will Anderson's contract makes him the highest-paid edge rusher and the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.