Henry Anderson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Announces retirement Anderson announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday via his personal Instagram account.

Impact Anderson, a 2015 third-round pick who began his NFL career with the Colts, also suited up for the Jets, Patriots and Panthers during his time in the league. The best season of his career came in 2018 in New York, when he racked up 35 tackles (22 solo) including 7.0 sacks across 16 appearances with the Jets.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers Re-Sign DL Henry Anderson Carolina brings back some help along the defensive line.

MARCH 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Best of Henry Anderson in 2022 with Carolina Anderson played in 11 games with the Panthers in 2022, making 18 tackles and three tackles for loss.

MARCH 21, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Returns to Carolina The Panthers re-signed Anderson to a one-year deal Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Anderson will return to Carolina and likely serve as depth along the defensive line. The 31-year-old registered 18 tackles (nine solo) last year, and he failed to record a sack for the second consecutive season. Anderson has now had two of the least productive seasons of his career since leaving the Jets following the 2020 season, but the 2015 third-round pick will look to bounce back next year in a new defensive scheme, as former Broncos coordinator Ejiro Evero takes over the defense for the Panthers.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Henry Anderson's throat injury among rarest in NFL Colts defensive end Henry Anderson has suffered an injury so rare that I personally never saw it on my team and don’t recall hearing about a...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Panthers Activate DE Henry Anderson Carolina gets back some help on the defensive front.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will be available Week 14 The Panthers activated Anderson (illness) from the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Anderson was placed on the reserve/NFI list in late October, and he was sidelined until Carolina designated him to return to practice Wednesday. The 31-year-old recorded 12 tackles while playing a rotational role at defensive end over the first six games of the season, so he should slot into a similar role alongside Marquis Hayes versus Seattle on Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Henry Anderson Aiming to Return to Action Following Minor Stroke After experiencing a scary situation, Henry Anderson is ready to get back on the field.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Panthers DE Anderson hoping to return after 'minor stroke'

Carolina Panthers defensive end Henry Anderson has revealed he suffered a minor stroke in October because of a blood clot in his brain

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Designated to return from NFI list Anderson (illness) was designated to return from the reserve/non-football illness list Wednesday.

Impact The team will now have 21 days to either activate Anderson or leave the defensive end on the NFI list for the remainder of the season. Anderson has been out since Week 7 while dealing with an illness but he is eligible to return to the field as soon as Week 14 versus the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least four games Carolina placed Anderson (illness) on the reserve/non-football illness list Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Anderson was sidelined for the team's Week 7 win over the Panthers due to an illness and will now miss at least four more games. His absence should open up a few more snaps for Marquis Haynes and Amare Barno.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Anderson (illness) will be inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Anderson's absence will open up extra opportunity for Amare Barno in the team's defensive line rotation. The former will work to get healthy and play against the Falcons in Week 8.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Sign WR Lynn Bowden Jr. to the Practice Squad; Place Rookie WR Tyquan Thornton on IR; Release DL Henry Anderson from IR The Patriots announced today the signing of WR Lynn Bowden Jr. to the practice squad. In addition, the Patriots placed rookie WR Tyquan Thor...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots defensive lineman Henry Anderson is making the most of his extra reps - The Boston Globe With Deatrich Wise Jr. limited the last few days, Anderson has been on the field in every situation, which is a hallmark of New England’s li...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Henry Anderson 8/2: "Just focusing on what I am doing right now" Patriots defensive lineman Henry Anderson addresses the media on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Henry Anderson '100%' healthy after injury; now he wants Patriots to bank on his D-line versatility Henry Anderson got a lot of reps with the first team defense on Tuesday.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Practicing again in training camp Anderson was seen practicing again for the first time Thursday after being placed on season-ending injured reserve last October, Andrew Callahan of The Boston Herald reports.

Impact Anderson missed the final 13 games of the regular season with a pectoral injury after joining New England on a two-year, $7 million contract last offseason. The 30-year-old defensive end primarily worked with the second-string defense Thursday, but he also filled in along the starting defensive line with Deatrich Wise absent for unknown reasons.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How Much Will Patriots DT Henry Anderson Contribute in 2022? Following an injury-shortened 2021 season, New England Patriots defensive tackle Henry Anderson may provide the Pats’ front seven with a bit...

JULY 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Patriots rework DL Henry Anderson's deal to shed cap space, report says - The Boston Globe The deal reduces Anderson’s base salary from $2.5 million to $1.25 million, which frees up $1.25 in salary cap room.

MARCH 19, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Shifts to injured reserve Anderson (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Anderson was ruled out for the season Tuesday with a torn pectoral, so it was only a matter of time before he moved to injured reserve. The 30-year-old will finish 2021 with three total tackles in four games.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Linebacker Jamie Collins returning for 3rd stint with Pats

Free agent linebacker Jamie Collins agreed to a new deal with the Patriots on Wednesday, according to his agent

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Out for season Anderson will miss the rest of the 2021 season with a torn pectoral, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact It was reported earlier in the day Anderson may have suffered a season-ending injury during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, and an MRI confirmed the diagnosis. The 30-year-old should be moved to injured reserve in the near future and will finish 2021 with three tackles in four games.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots DL Henry Anderson may have torn pec, could miss season Patriots defensive lineman Henry Anderson could miss the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle, according to Ian Rapoport.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • BOSTON.COM

Feared to have serious injury The Patriots fear that Anderson suffered a torn pectoral in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Anderson will undergo an MRI to confirm his diagnosis, but he'll be forced to miss the rest of the season if he suffered a torn pectoral. The 30-year-old racked up three solo tackles across the first four weeks of the season. Chase Winovich should see an increased role if Anderson is sidelined.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for rest of SNF Anderson (chest) won't return to Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Anderson was injured in the first half and ruled out at halftime. The veteran defensive end's status will be worth monitoring when the Patriots begin practicing in anticipation of their Week 5 trip to Houston.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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