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Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. signed a three-year, $150 million contract this week, officially making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. But for Anderson, the significance of the deal goes far beyond the numbers.

"It's really never, ever been about the money for me," Anderson said. "I just think about my family, everything we endured growing up, all the hard times, everything. To get to retire my parents early, to get to see my sisters, my nieces and nephews, the rest of my family, I think that's the biggest blessing for me."

Anderson recalled the emotional moment his agent called to confirm the deal was finalized. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he broke down in tears.

"I literally just dropped to my knees in total thanks," Anderson said. "Tears. And then I had to get on the flight the same day and I felt bad for the lady sitting beside me, because she was probably concerned about me because I was crying the whole flight. Then we FaceTimed my parents . . . my whole family just went crazy. It was a big moment for us. It was bigger than me."

For Anderson, the contract represents an opportunity to give back to the family that supported him through years of struggle. His parents worked overtime to provide for him and his siblings, and now, he says, their sacrifices are finally paying off.

"My family is set. That's it," Anderson said. "My mom working overtime, my dad working overtime . . . my family is one of my biggest purposes that I do this for."

Source: Pro Football Talk
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