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Signed a three-year, $150 million contract with the Texans in April of 2026.
Signs three-year, $150M extension
Anderson agreed to a three-year, $150 million extension with the Texans on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Anderson's extension includes $134 million in guaranteed money and gives him the highest salary in NFL history for a non-quarterback. This contract also includes a no-trade clause. The 2023 first-round pick has been among the most dominant defenders in the NFL since entering the league, generating 30.0 sacks through three regular seasons.
Anderson's extension includes $134 million in guaranteed money and gives him the highest salary in NFL history for a non-quarterback. This contract also includes a no-trade clause. The 2023 first-round pick has been among the most dominant defenders in the NFL since entering the league, generating 30.0 sacks through three regular seasons.
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The Texans were questioned for trading up significantly in the draft to select Anderson third overall in 2023, but his production in his rookie season certainly suggests that deal will work out for the team. Even after playing the final quarter of the campaign at less than full strength, he finished 22nd in the league with 59 quarterback pressures (per PFF) while also playing more than serviceably against the run. With another year to hone his craft and prepare for the rigors of the NFL schedule, we should expect Anderson to take another step forward from his award-winning rookie campaign.
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Texans exercise fifth-year option
Houston picked up the fifth-year option on Anderson's rookie contract Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
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Double-digit sacks in 2025
Anderson registered 54 tackles, 12.0 sacks, and a touchdown over 17 regular-season games in 2025. He added three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
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Sets career high in sacks
Anderson tallied two tackles, including 1.0 sacks, against Las Vegas in a 23-21 Week 16 win Sunday.
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Cleared to play vs. Kansas City
Anderson (chest) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
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Limited in practice
Anderson (chest) was limited in practice Thursday.
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Gets sought-after extension
Anderson inked a three-year, $150 million extension with the Texans on Friday, DJ Bien-Aime and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson's contract is a milestone deal, as he is now the league's highest-paid non-quarterback. The pact, which includes $134 million in guaranteed money, vaults Anderson over the Packers' Micah Parsons in terms of average annual value and fully guaranteed money. Anderson's final push for the mammoth extension included finishing second in Defensive Player of the Year voting to the Browns' Myles Garrett in 2025.
Anderson's contract is a milestone deal, as he is now the league's highest-paid non-quarterback. The pact, which includes $134 million in guaranteed money, vaults Anderson over the Packers' Micah Parsons in terms of average annual value and fully guaranteed money. Anderson's final push for the mammoth extension included finishing second in Defensive Player of the Year voting to the Browns' Myles Garrett in 2025.