NFLNews·April 19, 2026·30 sec
Will Anderson becomes highest-paid defensive star ever; Branch's draft hopes in trouble
Will Anderson just signed a $150 million contract making him the best-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, but wide receiver Zachariah Branch got arrested and might fall in the draft because of it.
Words to know
All-ProA player who is voted as one of the absolute best at their position that season.
defensive endA player on defense whose job is to rush toward the quarterback and stop running plays.
Day 2 draft pickA player selected in rounds 2 or 3 of the NFL draft, usually really good college players.
draft stockHow high or low scouts think a player will be picked in the draft; it goes up or down based on performance and behavior.
misdemeanorA criminal charge that is serious but not as serious as a felony; examples include minor theft or disorderly conduct.
Bring it to lunch
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Will Anderson is getting paid like a superstar now — do you think he'll actually be as good as they're paying him for?
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Would you still draft Zachariah Branch if you were an NFL team, or would the arrest scare you off?
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Why do you think the NFL cares more about what players do off the field than other sports do?