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Steelers Promote LB Ryan Anderson to Active Roster The Pittsburgh Steelers added a linebacker to the active roster.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Ryan Anderson eligible to play again on Sunday The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated the former Alabama linebacker from their practice squad.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • AL.COM
Let go by Giants Anderson (suspension) was released by the Giants on Tuesday, Michael Eisen of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Anderson was handed a six-game suspension Saturday due to a violation of the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. The linebacker appeared in a career-low nine games with Washington last year and recorded nine tackles (six solo).
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended six games Anderson was suspended for six games Saturday for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact If Anderson makes the team, the linebacker will not be eligible to return to the active roster until Oct. 18. The 2017 second-round pick has been competing for a depth role for the Giants' defense; however. Anderson's suspension will likely be a factor when the team must make final cuts ahead of the regular season.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giants LB Ryan Anderson suspended 6 games for PED violation Giants LB Ryan Anderson has been suspended for the first six games of the 2021 season.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
NFL statement on linebacker Ryan Anderson Anderson has been suspended without pay for the first six games of the regular season for violating the NFL Policy and Program on Performanc...
AUGUST 28, 2021 • GIANTS.COM
Re-signs with Giants Anderson signed a new contract with the Giants on Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Giants waiving Anderson on Monday was only due to an issue with his contract. Cutting and re-signing the linebacker was a way for the Giants to fix the wrinkle in the contract. Anderson played nine games for the Washington Football Team last season, recording nine tackles. He figures to play a depth role for the Giants if he makes the final roster.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Parts ways with Giants Anderson (back) was released by the Giants on Monday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Anderson was sidelined for the first couple weeks of camp before recently passing a physical, though he was cut before taking the field for New York. The 26-year-old appeared in nine games for Washington last year and totaled nine tackles.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
5 things to know about new OLB Ryan Anderson Here are some things to know about the new Giants outside linebacker.
MARCH 25, 2021 • GIANTS.COM
Report: Giants signing former Alabama OLB Ryan Anderson to one-year deal This story originally appeared on Giants Wire. The New York Giants have been remarkably busy over the past week, signing multiple players to...
MARCH 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Signing with Big Blue Anderson (knee) is signing a one-year contract with the Giants, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact The deal includes a $137,500 signing bonus and qualifies for the veteran salary benefit, so Anderson should have the inside track for a spot on the Week 1 roster. A 2017 second-round pick, he started just four of his 52 regular-season games in Washington, recording 86 tackles, 15 QB hits and six sacks. Anderson flashed some potential in 2019 with five forced fumbles and four sacks, but between a knee injury and tougher competition for playing time, he played just 145 defensive snaps in nine games in 2020. He missed the final seven weeks of the season, but there hasn't been any report of him needing surgery.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Former Washington linebacker Anderson to join Giants Former Washington linebacker Ryan Anderson plans to sign a one-year deal with the New York Giants, according to a report.
MARCH 23, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Giants reportedly agree to terms with former Washington OLB Ryan Anderson Anderson, 6-2 and 255 pounds, played his first four NFL seasons with the Washington Football Team.
MARCH 23, 2021 • GIANTS.COM
Shifts to IR Anderson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Anderson already missed the last three games. Now, he won't be eligible to play until a Week 17 matchup against the Eagles. Ryan Kerrigan has handled more work as the primary backup to Chase Young and Montez Sweat, and that rotation figures to remain intact for the time being. If Anderson doesn't return this season, he'll finish with nine tackles over nine games. He'll be a free agent in March.
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers missing K Boswell against Washington
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without placekicker Chris Boswell when they put their unbeaten 11-0 record on the line against WashingtonDECEMBER 7, 2020
Unavailable against Steelers Anderson (knee) is inactive for Monday's game against the Steelers, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Impact Anderson will watch from the sidelines for a third straight game despite practicing without limitations for the final two sessions of the week. He'll look to keep that momentum going in order to return to the field next week against the 49ers.
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Carries questionable tag Anderson (knee) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Steelers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Anderson appears to be on the right track after logging back-to-back full practices to close out the week. The fourth-year defensive end's role has been heavily diminished on Washington's defense, as he has averaged just 10.5 snaps per game since Week 5.
DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back from knee injury Anderson (knee) was a full practice participant Friday, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.
Impact The 26-year-old missed Week 12 due to the knee injury, but he's back on track this week. Anderson hasn't played more than 15 defensive snaps in a game since Week 4 for Washington.
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chase-down tackle, blocks just part of the job for McLaurin
Washington pays Terry McLaurin for his ever-improving route-running, key catches and scoresDECEMBER 3, 2020
Sitting out Thursday Anderson (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact After back-to-back limited sessions to start the week, Anderson downgraded to a non-participant Wednesday and will miss a second straight game. The 26-year-old's role has taken a major hit following the respective emergences of Chase Young and Montez Sweat, as he's averaged fewer than 11 defensive snaps per game since Week 4. He'll aim to return in Week 13 against the Steelers.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable against Cincinnati Anderson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Bengals, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.
Impact Anderson hasn't played more than 15 snaps on defense in a game since Week 4, as rookie Chase Young has taken off as expected, while Montez Sweat has impressed on the other side of the defensive line. He'll aim to recover quickly with a Week 12 Thursday night game against the Cowboys up next.
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Sunday Anderson (ankle) is active for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Giants.
Impact Anderson has been limited at practice the past few weeks with the ankle issue before suiting up, so this news isn't quite a surprise. Now appearing healthy, look for the Alabama product to assume his usual rotational depth role across the defensive line.
OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Former Arizona forward Ryan Anderson suffers serious knee injury in Lithuanian league Anderson was wheeled off the court early in a game Sunday.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Ready to rock Anderson (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Impact Anderson played through a shin issue in Week 3, and appears he will play through the ankle issue just a week later. Now that the Alabama product is back to full health, Anderson will provide rotational depth along Washington's defensive line.
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
