{
  "id": 3806193,
  "title": "Will Anderson Exudes Confidence in Message to Myles Garrett",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/will-anderson-exudes-confidence-in-message-to-myles-garrett",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T19:41:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/will-anderson-exudes-confidence-in-message-to-myles-garrett-12377026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Will Anderson Jr. delivered an outstanding 2025 NFL season, ranking second in Defensive Player of the Year voting behind Myles Garrett. Anderson racked up 12 sacks, 20 tackles for loss, 23 QB hits, and three forced fumbles. Garrett, the Cleveland Browns' pass rusher, was in the Iron Sharpens Iron workout with Anderson, discussing their standings among the top defensive players. Garrett assured Anderson, \"It's going to be a long time before you pass me,\" but also acknowledged his own growth as \"I didn't even hit my prime yet.\" The Texans' pass rusher claimed the new all-time sack record with 23 sacks. Meanwhile, Garrett, after securing 50 first-place votes for the 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, joins the Los Angeles Rams for their upcoming Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers on September 10. Anderson and the Texans kick off their season with a Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills on September 13.",
  "summary": "Houston Texans pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. sent a clear message to reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.",
  "key_points": [
    "Anderson leads NFL in Defensive Player of the Year voting",
    "Garrett praises Anderson's dominance, acknowledges his own growth",
    "Anderson sets new all-time sack record with 23 sacks"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}