The always-smiling Will Anderson Jr. has another reason to beam this week. The Texans have made Anderson the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, signing the pass rusher to a three-year, $150 million deal which includes $134 million in guarantees. Anderson becomes the first defensive player to reach a salary of $50 million, easily topping Micah Parsons’s salary of $46.5 million per year to become the highest-paid defensive player in the league. Related: Will Anderson Jr. Deserves His Deal, But Texans Are Trying to Win the Hard Way Since the Texans traded back up to select Anderson one pick after taking quarterback C.J. Stroud in 2023, they have become a consistent playoff team, advancing to the divisional round in each of the past three years. They’ve also formed the best defense in the NFL, with Houston ranking No. 1 in yards allowed per game and opponent EPA per play in 2025. As a result, Anderson receives a well-earned extension. There are a couple of interesting facets to Anderson’s contract.…