Will Anderson Jr. Signs Record-Breaking Deal with Houston Texans

0:00It's April 20th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where the league meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. Houston Texans just locked up their star defensive end, Will Anderson Jr. with a massive 3-year extension worth $150 million. That makes him the highest paid defensive player in the league on new money average, with $134 million fully guaranteed and A, no trade clause, no surprise after his breakout seasons. Coming off his first all pro nod, Anderson smashed rookie sack records in year 1 and kept climbing, earning defensive rookie of the year. By year 3, he's right behind the elite like Miles Gare as a top pass rusher, turning heads since being picked third overall out of Alabama. Coach Domeco Ryan's couldn't praise him enough after workouts, calling Anderson a leader who shows up daily and embodies what it means to be a Texan. Everyone in the building agrees he's earned every penny as the face of the defense. This deal tops Michael Parsons four-year pack with

1:00the Packers and even edges out some big receiver contracts by Jackson Smith and Jigbos in Seattle. Earlier, they picked up his fifth year option through 2027 to bridge the gap. With 30 sacks over three years and a top rank defense, the Texans are building big around him, eyeing the draft Thursday with eight picks too. Keep stacking talent.