Will Anderson Jr.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Baker Mayfield for a loss of 8 yards.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. tackles Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford for a loss of 4 yards during Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.

Houston Texans defensive ends Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. talk with NFL Network's Marc Ross on the Texans improving in 2025.

Will Anderson Jr. meets with reporters and answers questions from the media.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson joins 'The Insiders' for exclusive interview on May 13, 2025.

Will Anderson Jr. spoke to the media from NRG Stadium.

Houston Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. continued his climb to stardom in his second NFL season. After setting the Texans' rookie record for sacks in 2023, he reached double-digits in 2024 on one of the league's top defensive lines. Anderson Jr.'s focus, however, remains on the big picture. He's excited to work with coaches that give him freedom and believe in him and to play across from DE Danielle Hunter who he believes is a future Hall of Famer.

For Anderson Jr., playing in Houston has been a dream so, as he says, "why not give it all you got?"

Watch the best plays by Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. from the 2024 NFL Season.

Houston Texans Jr. defensive end Will Anderson Jr. sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for an eight-yard loss on third down.

ESPN commentator Troy Aikman in awe of Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr.'s 8-yard TFL vs. Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy in red zone.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. discusses his feelings ahead of the AFC Divisional Round against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. secures Texans' fourth sack of game after going unblocked.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. wrecks Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins en route to 9-yard sack of quarterback Justin Herbert.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. strip sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for a turnover recovered by Texans defensive tackle Tim Settle Jr.

Watch the best plays from Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr.'s 3-sack game vs. Patriots during Week 6 of the 2024 season.

Will Anderson Jr. spoke to the media from NRG Stadium.

Will Anderson Jr. spoke to the media from Training Camp presented by Xfinity.

Will Anderson Jr. spoke to the media from NRG Stadium.

2023 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Anderson Jr. talks to Marc Vandermeer and John Harris.

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.

Training Camp presented by Xfinity is back in action as the Texans practice with the Panthers

Training Camp presented by Xfinity is back in action as the Texans prep for the Panthers

Anderson Jr. #46 on the NFL's Top 100 list.

Day 11 of Training Camp saw the Texans practicing at The Greenbrier in West Virginia.

Day 10 of Training Camp saw the Texans practicing at The Greenbrier in West Virginia.

Day 9 of Training Camp presented by Xfinity saw plenty of storylines as the team preps to head to Greenbrier.

Day 8 of Training Camp presented by Xfinity saw plenty of storylines.

Day 7 of Training Camp presented by Xfinity saw plenty of storylines.

Day 6 of Training Camp presented by Xfinity saw plenty of storylines.

Day 5 of Training Camp presented by Xfinity is in the books!

Executive Vice President & General Manager Nick Caserio and Head Coach DeMeco Ryans talked offense, O-line, and building momentum.

Multiple Texans will be reppin' H-Town for the 2025 Pro Bowl, the NFL announced. 

Houston Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Month, the NFL announced today. Anderson earned his first career Player of the Month honor after leading his team to a 3-1 record during the month of October and 6-2 overall, the team's best start since 2012.

Houston Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week, the NFL announced today. Anderson earned his first career Player of the Week honor after his three-sack performance in the team's 41-21 road victory over the New England Patriots.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson, Jr. caused headaches all day long in the win over the Patriots in New England.

The Texans defensive line has gone through a significant transformation the past two years and DeMeco Ryans reminded everyone in his final press conference after the loss to Baltimore that there was more work to be done.

It was a banner evening for the Houston Texans, as Andre Johnson was announced as a 2024 Pro Football Hall of Famer and quarterback C.J. Stroud joined defensive end Will Anderson, Jr. as Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the year for 2023.

 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. 

The Houston Texans have two players and two coaches nominated at tonight's event. See all the ways to follow along below.

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. 

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.