Will Anderson Jr. is Ruining Texans Practice

Houston Texans head coach Demeco Ryans loves watching Anderson dominante the opposition on Sundays (and every other day the NFL plays on now), but he's having to reel in his star pass rusher as they go through offseason team activities.

"Will continues to wreck practice," Ryans told the media Thursday, with a laugh. "I'm probably gonna have to sit him out soon. We have to actually be able to practice. He keeps wrecking practice, he keeps causing havoc, so just keep doing what he does. It's what he does on Sundays, as well, so that's no surprise. Will is the guy for everyone to watch. The intensity at which we operate, that's how Will Anderson plays, and that's how I want everyone to be."

Houston Gave Will Anderson Jr. a Huge Contract Extension This Offseason

Anderson has been one of the league's most dominant edge rushers since entering the league, and the Texans rewarded him earlier in the offseason with a new three-year contract extension worth up to $150 million, with $134 million in guaranteed money. The deal makes Anderson the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

There are still two years remaining on Anderson's original rookie contract, so this deal still won't kick in until that one expires. That means, even at $50 million per year, this extension will look like a bargain by the team it actually begins, while the top of the market for the league's best pass rushers will continue to be reset.

Will Anderson Jr. Has Already Proven the Texans Right

The Texans gave up plenty to trade up for Anderson in the 2023 NFL Draft, and they're now committing a ton of future money to ensuring he stays in Houston for the long haul. But he's already proven those investments to be wise ones, making a quick transition to the NFL and immediately becoming one of the league's most productive edge rushers.

Anderson already has 30 career sacks over his three seasons in the league, and his mere presence on the field makes life easier for his teammates, giving them 1-on-1 opportunities while opposing offenses throw everything they can at Anderson to try and slow him down. It hasn't worked yet, and there's no reason to think that will change anytime soon.