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2024 Defensive

STATS CMB
Total Tackles
SCK
Sacks
FUM
Forced Fumbles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
Regular Season 19 5.5 0 0 0

Top Will Anderson Jr. News

  • Texans' Will Anderson: Dominant in win

    Anderson logged eight tackles (six solo), including 3.0 sacks, and a pass deflection during Houston's win over New England on Sunday.

    Anderson had one the best games of his young career Sunday as he led the team in both tackles and sacks. The 2023 first-round pick's three sacks were also the most he's recorded in a game throughout his first two seasons in the league.

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  • Texans' Will Anderson: Logs sack vs. Vikings

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

    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.

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  • Texans' Will Anderson: Tallies 1.5 sacks Week 2

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

    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.

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  • Texans' Will Anderson: Good to go for Week 1

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

    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 he posted 7.0 sacks.

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  • Texans' Will Anderson: May practice Wednesday

    Anderson (ankle) may test his injury during Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    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.

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  • Texans' Will Anderson: 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.

    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.

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  • Texans' Will Anderson: 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.

    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, last season 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.

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  • Texans' Will Anderson: Still sidelined

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

    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.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-4, 243 lbs
Birthplace: Hampton, GA
Age: 23
School: Alabama
Experience: 2