Anderson's 7.0 sacks this season set a new franchise record for most sacks by a rookie in a single-season and his 67 pressures led all rookies in the NFL this year. 

Anderson, who will be appearing in his first Pro Bowl, replaces DE Maxx Crosby, who is unable to participate due to injury. The No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft, Anderson Jr. finished his rookie season with 13 starts, totaling 45 tackles including 10 tackles for loss, 67 pressures, 7.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one blocked field goal. 

The Pro Football Writers of America have named QB C.J. Stroud the Offensive Rookie of the Year and DE Will Anderson Jr. the Defensive Rookie of the Year. 

The Houston Texans rookie dynamic duo of quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson, Jr. were honored by the Pro Football Writers of America with some awards on Tuesday.

Anderson becomes all-time single-season sacks leader by a rookie in franchise history

When Will Anderson Jr. and Sheldon Rankins arrived on Kirby Drive, the Houston Texans were a new organization for both of them.

C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. will begin their bye week as featured guests at game 2 of the Houston Astros American League Championship Series on Monday. 

In this week's Deep Slant 1-on-1 presented by Xfinity, DE Will Anderson Jr. opens up about his rookie campaign through the first quarter of the season. 

Will Anderson Jr. came up with a monster block in just his third NFL game. 

The Houston Texans announced Friday that WR Robert Woods, CB Steven Nelson and DE Will Anderson, Jr. will also be team captains along with QB C.J. Stroud, LT Laremy Tunsil and safeties Jimmie Ward and Jalen Pitre.

This 1-minute read will catch up with all you need to know about what happened Monday at NRG Stadim with the Houston Texans. 

Next Gen Stats compared Will Anderson Jr.'s NFL debut to other rookies in recent years. 

The depth chart is out, Will Anderson, Jr. and the idea of "pressure" and a Jalen Pitre initiative off the field dominate this morning's Daily Brew.

Here are five things to watch when the Houston Texans face the New Orleans Saints in the preseason finale Sunday night in the Caesars Superdome.

Hits on the Preseason Week 2 home opener at NRG Stadium 

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson, Jr. tallied a tackle for loss, a sack and a forced fumble in the first half of Saturday's preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium.

Hits on the final joint practice with the Dolphins, seven-on-seven matchups and containing Dolphins' Tyreek Hill

Hits on the first Training Camp joint practice, a Pitre interception and the best scramble drills

Sunday Hits on a padded morning practice, speedy linebackers and top offensive plays

Hits on the first preseason victory, WR Tank Dell's breakout night and the biggest surprise from the Texans' defensive line

Head Coach DeMeco Ryans evaluated rookie Will Anderson Jr.'s performance after Thursday's preseason game at New England. 

Here are five things to watch when the Texans face the Patriots on the road in the 2023 Preseason opener

Hits on the last practice in Houston before the first preseason matchup against the New England Patriots

Harris Hits on the first day of game week, situational drills involving communication and injury updates on key players

Hits on the first night practice of Training Camp, the best offensive plays and the development of the defensive line

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. presents his speech after winning the 2023 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award at the 13th annual NFL Honors.

Houston Texans DE Will Anderson Jr's top plays of the 2023 season.

DE Will Anderson Jr. addressed the media on Monday to discuss his rookie season, talks about his admiration for Coach DeMeco Ryans and what he learned from the veterans on the team.

DE Will Anderson Jr.'s 9-yard sack of Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco comes on last play of first half.

Houston Texans analyst John Harris breaks down the speed and tenacity of DE Will Anderson Jr. to break free and sack Titans QB Ryan Tannehill in the Week 17 victory.

DE Will Anderson Jr. addressed the media on Sunday after the 26-3 win against the Titans to share his recovery process and how he battled through his ankle injury to return to action.

DE Will Anderson Jr. gets two sacks in as many plays for total of -17 yards.

Will Anderson Jr. gets in that mode! Listen in as one of the 2023 season's top rookies gets revved up and battles against Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints.

Houston Texans analyst John Harris breaks down the rush and coverage of the Texans' defense that leads to a Will Anderson Jr. sack on Broncos QB Russell Wilson.

DE Will Anderson Jr. sacks quarterback Russell Wilson on Denver Broncos' first play of second half.

DE Will Anderson Jr.'s third sack of 2023 comes vs. Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray in Week 11.

DE Will Anderson Jr. takes down former Alabama teammate Panthers QB Bryce Young for a sack in the first half of action.

Will Anderson Jr. discusses his new shoe deal, his thrifting skills, meeting Adele, J.J. Watt and becoming The Terminator on the football field.

DE Will Anderson Jr. addressed the media after the 30-6 victory against the Steelers to talk about the execution of the defense, Jalen Pitre and Jimmie Ward returning to action and the energy of the team.

DE Will Anderson Jr. blocks the Jacksonville Jaguars 51-yard field goal attempt.

DE Will Anderson Jr. addressed the media on Monday after the 25-9 loss to Baltimore to discuss his rookie debut against Lamar Jackson, improvements he plans to make and his relationship with QB C.J. Stroud.

Houston Texans rookie DE Will Anderson Jr. gets to Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson for first career sack in the NFL.

DE Will Anderson Jr. talks to the media about the former Alabama connections at joint practices, adapting to the quickness of the Dolphins' offensive line and the energy of Jalen Pitre in Training Camp practices.

DE Will Anderson Jr. addresses the media after Training Camp Day 5 to talk about navigating life in the NFL, building team chemistry and implementing Coach Ryans' SWARM mentality.

For the first time, go behind the scenes of the most memorable moment of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans selected C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. back to back with the second and third picks of the first round and nobody saw it coming. But Cal McNair knew Nick Caserio and DeMeco Ryans wanted to be bold and before the draft, he was ready for every scenario. Plus, follow C.J., Will, and the rest of the rookie class from draft day to rookie minicamp with a level of access nobody else has.

Nobody knew what the Houston Texans were going to do on draft night. In this exclusive look behind the scenes, see everything that led to the drafting of C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. with the second and third picks of the first round.

Bring it in, Commissioner! Will Anderson Jr. lifts NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell off his feet with a giant hug after the Alabama product was drafted third overall by the Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft.

It's safe to say we're hype about this Draft class.

Houston Texans LB Will Anderson Jr. talks to NFL Network's Omar Ruiz about being drafted by Texans at No. 3 overall.

Texans fans went wild the moment they heard we made a surprising trade to land Will Anderson Jr. as the #3 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Check out the best photos from Houston Texans photographer Zach Tarrant as he highlights the 2023 season of DE Will Anderson Jr.  through the lens.

Check out the best photos of DE Will Anderson Jr. in his 2023 season where he was named the PFWA's Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Houston Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. celebrates his birthday on September 2, 2023.

View photos of the Houston Texans defensive linemen heading into 2023 Training Camp.

Check out the best photos from QB C.J. Stroud and LB Will Anderson Jr.'s photoshoot as new Houston Texans following the 2023 NFL Draft.

Check out the best photos from the 2023 Houston Texans Draft Class.

Check out Texans LB Will Anderson Jr. during his college career.