Will Anderson Jr. has made quite an impact with the Texans over his three seasons in the NFL, and last season was his best yet – now, the franchise is making sure they keep him in Houston, and they're paying him handsomely for his services.Anderson Jr. agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Texans on Friday that will rewrite the NFL history books. That's because Anderson Jr. inked a deal worth $150 million over three years, including $134 million guaranteed, which will make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. Anderson Jr. was already under contract with the Texans due to 2027 on his rookie contract after the franchise picked up his fifth-year option.🚨 🚨 🚨 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.

The deal, which includes a rare no-trade clause, was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. pic.twitter.com/oJqNuLpCTv— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 17, 2026Anderson Jr. was the third overall pick in the 2023 draft for the Texans and has been a primary piece of the defensive rotation ever since. He made an immediate impact, earning AP Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2023. He has since earned Pro Bowl honors twice.Anderson Jr. also became a first-team All-Pro selection for the first time this past season and finished second in the voting for AP Defensive Player of the Year after putting up the best numbers of his career in 2025, recording 54 tackles (including 20 tackles for loss), 12 sacks, three forced fumbles, three pass deflections, and two fumble recoveries. Over the course of his career, he has made 46 appearances with 44 starts and has tallied 46 tackles for loss and 30 sacks.This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Texans agree to historic three-year contract with Will Anderson Jr.