Will Anderson Jr. inks $150 million contract extension with Texans: What to know

TL;DR

Will Anderson Jr. has signed a three-year, $150 million contract extension with the Houston Texans, making him the highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL. His new deal, averaging $50 million annually, will start after the 2027 season.

Key points

Will Anderson Jr. signed a three-year, $150 million extension
He is now the highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL
The contract averages $50 million annually
The deal starts after the 2027 season
Anderson will play the 2026 season on his rookie deal

Will Anderson Jr.Houston Texans

Sacking the quarterback is a great way to make a living – especially if your name is Will Anderson Jr.

The star is set to cash in after he agreed to a three-year, $150 million extension with the Houston Texans according to reports. The news was confirmed by USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is not official.

Anderson has been wreaking havoc on defense for years, but only for a rookie salary. Now he'll have a salary that matches the production.

Anderson's deal carries an average annual value (AAV) of $50 million, which makes him the highest-paid edge rusher in the league, per OverTheCap, as well as the highest-paid non-QB.

That won't officially kick in until after the 2027 season, however, since Anderson will play the 2026 season on the final year of his rookie deal and the 2027 season on the fifth-year option.

Houston drafted Anderson with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, following a shocking trade-up after selecting C.J. Stroud with the No. 2 pick. That double-dip at the top of the draft helped spark the turnaround for the Texans, who have made the playoffs in all three years with the duo.

After agreeing to the big extension, Anderson isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Here's everything to know about Anderson's extension with the Texans.