WILL ANDERSON JR. NEWS

Logs sack vs. Vikings Anderson recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sack, during Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings.

Impact The 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year has impressed to begin his sophomore campaign, logging eight total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, across the Texans' first three contests. Anderson and Danielle Hunter are expected to remain one of the deadliest edge-rushing duos in all of football as the Texans host the Jaguars in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Logs sack vs. Vikings Anderson recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings.

Impact The 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year has impressed to begin his sophomore campaign, logging eight total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, across the Texans' first three contests. Anderson and Danielle Hunter are expected to remain one of the deadliest edge-rushing duos in all of football as the Texans host the Jaguars in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 1.5 sacks Week 2 Anderson registered four tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's 19-13 win over Chicago.

Impact Anderson tied Danielle Hunter for most sacks on the Texans on Sunday, and the duo combined for three of the team's seven sacks on Caleb Williams. Anderson was on the field for 50 of the Texans' 70 defensive snaps, which is the first time he's reached the half-century mark since Week 6 against the Saints in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Will Anderson Jr. helps Houston Texans become a prime-time team The former Alabama All-American will play on Sunday night against the Chicago Bears.

SEPTEMBER 15 • AL.COM

Good to go for Week 1 Anderson (ankle) isn't listed on Houston's Week 1 injury report.

Impact Anderson was a full participant in practice Wednesday, suggesting he's over the ankle injury that sidelined him during training camp and the preseason. The 2023 first-round draft pick should be available for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Colts as he looks to build on a promising rookie regular season in which Anderson posted 7.0 sacks.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

May practice Wednesday Anderson (ankle) may test his injury during Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.

Impact Anderson, who was sidelined for most of the preseason, made steady progress late in camp and ran last week, but did not participate in drills. Sources indicate Anderson's trending toward playing against the Colts this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Texans practice report: DE Will Anderson Jr. still out heading into Week 1 opener Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. missed another practice as the season opener inches closer against Indianapolis.

AUGUST 29 • USATODAY.COM

Recovery going well Anderson hasn't returned to practice yet, but his activity levels continue to increase as he recovers from his ankle injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The increasing activity levels are a positive sign for the Texans, as Anderson is expected to be ready for the team's Week 1 contest against the Colts on Sep. 8. While Anderson continues to work back from his ankle issue, expect Derek Barnett to line up opposite Danielle Hunter as Houston's first-team pass rushers.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Week 1 Anderson (ankle) is expected to play in Houston's Week 1 contest against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The 2023 third-overall pick has been sidelined since the beginning of August due to an ankle injury, but it appears he could return to the field soon. Anderson recorded 45 total tackles, including 7.0 sacks, en route to winning Defensive Rookie of the Year, and he's expected line up opposite Danielle Hunter and continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks in 2024.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

How C.J. Stroud’s Texans are using a ‘tough-nosed’ culture to fuel their rise

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AUGUST 23

Still sidelined Anderson (ankle) is still not practicing this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Anderson was first reportedly dealing with a soft-tissue injury Aug. 7 and has remained sidelined since. According to Wilson, it's not expected to be a long-term issue, so the Texans could just be taking a cautious approach with the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year. With one preseason game remaining on Saturday against the Rams, Anderson most likely won't suit up until Week 1 against the Colts.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Hindered by injury Anderson (undisclosed) is nursing a soft-tissue injury ahead of Friday's preseason opener against Pittsburgh, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Anderson appears to be unlikely to play Friday against the Steelers, but the injury is considered to be a relatively minor one. The 23-year-old has put on 15 pounds ahead of his second year in the NFL and he'll look to take a step up with the Texans in 2024.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Will Anderson Jr. Year 2: 'Bigger, stronger, faster' for Houston Texans The NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year has added about 15 pounds for his second season with the Houston Texans.

JULY 19 • AL.COM

Bulks up for Year 2 Anderson said Thursday that he's added 15 pounds without losing any speed entering training camp, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Anderson was listed at 6-foot-4, 243 pounds as a rookie, and if he's indeed reached above the 255-pound mark without sacrificing any burst, the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year could enter 2024 as a more dominant pass-rusher. He notched tallied seven sacks and 45 tackles despite missing two games as a rookie, and playing only 590 defensive snaps, a role which seems sure to expand Year 2. The Texans also added Danielle Hunter and Denico Autry this offseason, positioning the team's pass-rush as a whole to take a step forward.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 18 • DATA SKRIVE

Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. praises Commanders' hiring of Dylan Thompson In an exclusive interview with Texans Wire, Will Anderson Jr. gave high praise to the Washington Commanders for hiring former Texans’ direct...

JUNE 18 • USATODAY.COM

Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. not satisfied with rookie campaign, anticipating 'causing havoc' in new-look pass rush While Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr.’s debut was a performance that most would be satisfied by, Anderson is not sitting back and res...

JUNE 7 • NFL.COM

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. is back at the NFL draft, encouraging youngsters

Will Anderson Jr. is back at the draft a year after Houston selected the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year with the third pick overall.

APRIL 25

Texans' Will Anderson hyped to play with Danielle Hunter: 'Jumping up and down'

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. expressed his excitement to team up with Danielle Hunter, claiming that teams will have to ch...

MARCH 21

'A Lot of Tools!' Danielle Hunter Eager to Play With Will Anderson Jr. After signing with the Houston Texans, Danielle Hunter is excited to play alongside reigning Rookie Defensive Player of the Year winner Will...

MARCH 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Jeremiah details Jared Verse's player comparison to Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. See the player comparison between Florida State Seminoles edge rusher Jared Verse and Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr.

FEBRUARY 29 • NFL.COM

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. Opens Up About Ex Alabama Coach Nick Saban Houston Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. reflects on his three-year tenure playing under coach Nick Saban at Alabama.

FEBRUARY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. Opens Up About Ex Alabama Coach Nick Saban Houston Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. reflects on his three-year tenure playing under coach Nick Saban at Alabama.

FEBRUARY 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

PFF's 2024 Post-Super Bowl Mock Draft Gives Will Anderson Jr. Help On Defensive Line The Houston Texans need some help on the defensive front, and in PFF’s latest two-round NFL Mock Draft, that is exactly what they get.

FEBRUARY 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lamar Jackson is near-unanimous for his second NFL Most Valuable Player award

Christian McCaffrey ran away with the Offensive Player of the Year award announced at NFL Honors on Thursday night.

FEBRUARY 9