Texans front office views Will Anderson Jr. as an untouchable roster asset

The Houston Texans have no intention of trading defensive end Will Anderson Jr., despite recent speculation regarding his market value. An analysis by The Athletic involving 20 NFL evaluators placed Anderson alongside Ja'Marr Chase and Patrick Surtain II as players worth three first-round draft picks. The former third overall pick is entering his fourth season following a two-year stretch where he recorded 23 sacks, the most of any NFL player under age 25. While league personnel consider him one of the league's top defensive players, team management treats him as a cornerstone of the franchise. Houston is scheduled to begin its regular season schedule against the Buffalo Bills on September 13.

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