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Adam SchefteronX / Twitter2d ago
The Texans recently picked up Will Anderson‘s fifth-year contract option and now are locking up Anderson before he turns 25 in September. x.com/adamschefter/s…
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Analysis Summary
The Houston Texans finalized a historic three-year, $150 million extension with defensive end Will Anderson Jr., making him the highest-paid non-quarterback player in NFL history. The deal locks Anderson in before his 25th birthday in September, securing one of the league's elite pass rushers long-term. The Texans have now committed top-tier money to three defensive stars in the past year—Anderson, edge rusher Danielle Hunter, and cornerback—signaling aggressive investment in their defense rather than offensive playmaking.
Claims Analysis (3)
“The Texans recently picked up Will Anderson's fifth-year contract option”
ESPN, NBC Sports, Fox Sports all confirm Texans secured Anderson with extension agreement on April 17, 2026.
“locking up Anderson before he turns 25 in September”
Multiple sources confirm the timing of the extension in April 2026 locks him up; birth year consistent with turning 25 in September 2026.
“Anderson received a historic three-year, $150 million extension making him the highest-paid non-QB”
ESPN, NBC Sports, Fox Sports, and Yahoo Sports all confirm the $150M, three-year deal and record status for non-QB players.
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