Will Anderson Jr gets PAID!

TL;DR

Will Anderson Jr. has signed a 3-year contract worth $150 million with the Houston Texans, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at $50 million for 2026. The deal includes $134 million fully guaranteed and a no-trade clause.

Key points

Will Anderson Jr. signed a 3-year, $150 million contract
He is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history
$134 million of the contract is fully guaranteed
The deal includes a no-trade clause
Anderson has impressive stats over the last 3 seasons

Houston Texans

Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) reacts after a sack in the second quarter against the New England Patriots in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images Houston Texans star EDGE rusher, Will Anderson Jr. is now the highest paid, non-quarterback in NFL history. Per Adam Schefter, Anderson’s new deal puts him at $50 million for 2026, with a full 3-year contract valued at $150 million – $134 million of that fully guaranteed. Plus, a rare “no-trade” clause. Yay us! This means the Texans won’t have to worry about losing Anderson anytime soon. And that’s just fantastic news. Adam Schefter

Highest paid non-quarterbacks in the NFL:

Will Anderson Jr.: $50M

Micah Parsons: $46.5M

Aidan Hutchinson: $45M

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: $42.15M

TJ Watt: $41M

Ja’Marr Chase: $40.25M Over the last 3 seasons, Anderson Jr. has started 44 games, nailed 136 combined tackles, 91 solo stops, 46 tackles for loss, 64 hits on opposing quarterbacks, 30 sacks, 4 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries. Get ready for another 3 years of dominance!

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