Houston has exercised the fifth-year options for DE Will Anderson Jr. and QB C.J. Stroud for 2027 and is exploring a major extension for Anderson. According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, Anderson could command over $50 million annually, reflecting the rising market for top pass rushers. The 24-year-old defensive standout, a former All-Pro and Defensive Player of the Year runner-up, recorded impressive stats last season. The Texans traded up to select Anderson third overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, signing him to a four-year contract worth over $35 million.
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