ANTHONY NELSON NEWS

Sticking with Tampa Bay Neslon is in line to re-sign with the Buccaneers on a two-year, $10 million contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nelson, a 2019 fourth-round pick, has played his entire NFL career in Tampa Bay and now gets an opportunity to stick in familiar surroundings. The rotational linebacker has put together three consecutive seasons with at least 40 total tackles, and he logged the second-highest defensive snap count of his career (538) in 2024.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 19 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Solid in rotational role Nelson totaled 40 tackles (25 solo), including 4.0 sacks, one pass defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact The veteran linebacker logged the second-highest snap count of his career on defense (538), and Nelson turned in a second consecutive 40-tackle campaign and third straight at least hitting that threshold. Nelson also recorded one additional sack compared to 2023, and he added five tackles during the wild-card loss to the Commanders over 49 snaps. Nelson also played a career-high 381 snaps on special-teams coverage and return units, and he's now finished out the two-year, $10 million contract he signed prior to the 2023 season. Given Nelson has proven to be such a reliable and effective fit as a complementary component of Tampa Bay's linebacker corps, it wouldn't be surprise for both team and player to be interested in reupping their commitment to one another this offseason.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Records fourth sack Sunday Nelson supplied two tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Nelson was one of five Buccaneers to record a sack of Bryce Young, the sixth-year pro's fourth QB takedown of the season. Nelson continues to fill a rotational role in the linebacker corps, and he's logged at least 30 snaps in eight consecutive games.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM

Good to go for Week 14 vs. LV Nelson (shoulder) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Nelson opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, but he was able to increase his practice participation over the next two days and will be available for Sunday's game. The sixth-year linebacker has logged 31 tackles (19 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 12 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Nelson (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Nelson was sidelined for Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury he likely picked up against the Panthers this past Sunday. His practice participation Friday will provide clarity on his chance of playing this Sunday against the Raiders. Nelson could revert to a reserve role at outside linebacker Sunday if Joe Tryon-Shoyinka is able to return from an ankle injury.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder injury Nelson (shoulder) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Nelson started at outside linebacker opposite Yaya Diaby against the Panthers in Week 13 due to Joe Tryon-Dhoyinka being ruled out with an ankle injury. Nelson played a season-high 53 defensive snaps and finished with six tackles (five solo), but it appears he may have picked up a shoulder injury in the process. He'll have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days in order to be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses with larger role Nelson recorded six total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers.

Impact The Iowa product started opposite Yaya Diaby in Week 13, filling in for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (ankle) and logging a season-high 53 defensive snaps. Nelson came just short of bringing down Bryce Young several times, recording three QB hits without a sack. He's now tallied 31 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through Tampa Bay's first 12 games this season. Nelson's role could on the Bucs' defense could continue to expand if he maintains his performance from Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Anthony Nelson Spurs Overtime Win Against the Panthers in Week 13, Buccaneers’ outside linebacker Anthony Nelson sparked the overtime victory with a forced fumble

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Active Sunday Nelson is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The outside linebacker missed practice Friday due to a personal reason, per Scott Reynolds of PewterReport.com. Now, he might have a chance to start opposite Yaya Diaby with Joe Tryon-Shoyinka inactive with an ankle injury. Nelson has played on at least 30 percent of the defensive snaps in all 11 of Tampa Bay's games this season, recording 25 tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and a fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Participating in camp Nelson (elbow) is practicing with the team during training camp, Christopher O'Meara of The Associated Press reports.

Impact The linebacker injured his elbow during the Buccaneers' divisional-round playoff loss to the Lions. Nelson is in line for a depth role with Tampa Bay after recording 40 or more tackles each of the last two seasons.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records sack in Week 8 loss Nelson tallied four solo tackles, including a sack and an additional tackle for loss, in the Buccaneers' 24-18 loss to the Bills on Thursday.

Impact The fifth-year linebacker returned from a one-game absence due to a concussion in Week 7 but logged only 18 snaps. However, he was back to 25 snaps on defense Thursday and matched his season high in tackles while also recording his first sack since Week 1. As a rotational linebacker, Nelson retains only marginal value in deep fantasy formats that feature IDPs.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records sack in Week 8 loss Nelson tallied four solo tackles, including a sack and an additional tackle for loss, in the Buccaneers' 24-18 loss to the Bills on Thursday.

Impact The fifth-year linebacker returned from a one-game absence due to a concussion in Week 7 but logged only 18 snaps. However, he was back to 25 snaps on defense Thursday and matched his season high in tackles while also recording his first sack since Week 1. As a rotational linebacker, Nelson retains only marginal value in deep fantasy formats that feature IDPs.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Nelson (concussion) is active Week 7 against Atlanta.

Impact Nelson sat out last week against Detroit but logged full practices each day this week en route to clearing the league's concussion protocol. Through the first four games of the year, Nelson had accumulated just eight combined tackles, so the reserve linebacker is only on the IDP radar in the deepest of formats.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable for Sunday Nelson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Despite practicing in full all week, Nelson will carry a questionable tag into the weekend. It's possible there are outstanding steps for him to fully clear the league's concussion protocol, and if he can't play in Week 7, it would open up more chances for Cam Gill to rush the passer.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Stays with Tampa Nelson re-signed with the Buccaneers on Thursday.

Impact Nelson was a steady contributor on the Bucs' defense in 2022, setting career highs across the board in his fourth NFL season. He should remain a regular part of the team's linebacker corps next season.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Career-best season in '22 Nelson totaled 46 tackles (26 solo), including 5.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 17 games during the 2022 regular season.

Impact Nelson added three solo stops across 60 snaps in the wild-card loss to the Cowboys. The fourth-year linebacker turned in career-best tackle, sack and forced fumble totals while playing a career-high 604 snaps on defense. While Nelson is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year in mid-March, the 2019 fourth-round pick could certainly prove to be a more cost-effective alternative for the Buccaneers than fellow free agent Lavonte David.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady won't rush decision on future, but changes loom for Buccaneers

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JANUARY 17, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Another sack in Week 17 Nelson registered four tackles (three solo), including a sack, during the Buccaneers' 30-24 win over the Panthers in Week 17.

Impact Nelson pushed his sack total to 2.5 over the last three games with his takedown of Sam Darnold in the win. The 25-year-old has put some solid play on tape down the stretch while starting in place of Shaquil Barrett (IR-Achilles), and he'll head into the regular-season finale versus the Falcons averaging 4.3 tackles per contest since Week 12.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Nelson coming up 'huge' as unheralded member of Bucs defense

Outside linebacker Anthony Nelson has had a knack for making big plays in key moments during the Buccaneers' playoff push.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Piles up tackles Week 14 Nelson collected seven tackles (three solo) during the Buccaneers' 35-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 14.

Impact Nelson finished second in tackles on the afternoon while collecting a career-high tally in the process. The fourth-year linebacker also logged a season-high 49 snaps on defense and remains ticketed for a starting role the rest of the way with Shaquil Barrett (Achilles) on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE