Overview
- The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports Houston and Will Anderson expect to prioritize extension talks early in the 2026 offseason.
- Anderson’s rookie deal runs through 2026, with the Texans widely expected to exercise his 2027 fifth‑year option as early as January 5.
- Pro Football Focus notes Anderson has six game grades of 89.0 or higher and a 21.2% pressure rate, placing him among the NFL’s elite pass rushers.
- PFF reports Houston has blitzed on just 20.6% of dropbacks since the bye, winning with four‑man rushes highlighted by an eight‑sack performance against Buffalo.
- Pro Football Rumors projects his next contract in the top edge‑rusher tier, likely at or above the $45–46.5 million APY range set by Aidan Hutchinson and Micah Parsons, while Thursday’s injury report listed Anderson as DNP with a chest issue to monitor.