Texans Sign Will Anderson to Record-Breaking Deal

0:00It's April 17th. Welcome in. This is Tampa Bay News today, where local news meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. Houston, Texans just dropped the record breaking bag on past Russia will Anderson, Jr. Signing him to a 3 year, $150 million. Deal with $134 million guaranteed. That makes him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history and the first defensive player cracking $50 million a year, topping Micah. Anderson's at $46.5 million annually. Since trading up to grab Anderson right after quarterback CJ, Stroud in 2023, the Texans have turned into playoff contenders, hitting the division around the last 3 years straight. Their defense leaves the league. Number 1 in yards allowed per game and opponent expected points added per play this 2025 season. Fans and analysts are buzzing because this extension bucks the trend. Post-edge rushers like Parsons or Aiden Hutchinson Inc. four year deals. Post-Rookie contract.

1:00But the Texans kept his short like they did with cornerback Derek Stingley, Jr.s, three year, $90 million dollar pack last year, setting Anderson. Up to cash in even bigger if he keeps dominating. Another standout detail is the no trade clause, super rare for non-quarterbacks, Anderson's only the second defensive player with one. Banks like Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson often get them for control. But this puts Anderson in that elite group, letting him veto any trade. Talks. With Anderson beaming as the franchise cornerstone, this deal locks in his future on his terms while fueling Houston's rise expect that defense too. The terrorizing offenses for years.