ZAYNE ANDERSON NEWS

Photos: Players support Salute to Service initiative, attend USO event Green Bay Packers T/G Darian Kinnard, QB Clayton Tune, TE Josh Whyle and S Zayne Anderson attended a USO event at the Appleton Armory on Fri...

OCTOBER 29 • PACKERS.COM

Packers are showcasing Super Bowl potential when they're at their best

The Green Bay Packers look as dangerous as any team in the league when they're at peak form

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Practices in full Anderson was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Anderson has missed each of Green Bay's first two games with a knee injury. He practiced in limited fashion prior to the team's Week 2 matchup, but now looks ready for his season debut in Week 3 against Cleveland. Anderson is likely to play primarily on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 2 Anderson (knee) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Commanders, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Anderson was listed as a limited practice participant this past week due to a lingering knee injury, but he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to play Thursday. His next opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 3 against Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 21.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' offensive line missing Zach Tom and Aaron Banks vs. Commanders

Green Bay was without two starters on its offensive line for Thursday night’s game against Washington

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Packers and Commanders enter Thursday night matchup looking to build off season-opening wins

The Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers are both off to promising starts after earning playoff berths last season

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Detroit Anderson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Anderson was limited in practice this past week due to a knee injury, and it is severe enough for him to miss Sunday's regular-season opener. Kitan Oladapo is slated to serve as the Packers' reserve safety Week 1 in Anderson's absence. Anderson's next chance to suit up is Thursday against Washington.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Could play in Week 1 Anderson (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Anderson was limited throughout the week in practice due to a knee injury sustained in early August. The BYU product was a key contributor on special teams in 2024, tallying 16 total tackles over 371 total snaps (118 defensive and 253 on special teams). If he's unable to play in Week 1, Kitan Oladapo will likely play as Green Bay's lone reserve safety.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lions begin pursuit of third straight NFC North title as they visit Packers

The Detroit Lions begin their bid for a third straight NFC North title Sunday as they visit the Green Bay Packers in a divisional matchup between two playoff teams from last season

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Packers have early chance to show they've fixed their issues against NFC North opponents

Green Bay has a chance to fix its recent divisional woes right from the start of the season

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Fields scores in his lone series as Jets open 1st preseason under Glenn by beating Packers 30-10

Justin Fields ran for a 13-yard touchdown in his lone series as the New York Jets defeated the Green Bay Packers 30-10 in the preseason opener for both teams

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Sustains knee injury Anderson left Saturday's preseason game against the Jets early due to a knee injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Anderson appears to be done for the day, though the severity of his knee injury remains undisclosed. The 28-year-old is expected to kick off the regular season as one of Green Bay's top backup safeties behind Evan Williams and Xavier McKinney (calf).

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Green Bay Anderson signed his exclusive rights free-agent tender with the Packers on Monday, Zach Kruse of USA Today reports.

Impact Anderson is set to return to Green Bay where he racked up 16 tackles (13 solo) and an interception in 16 games during the 2024 campaign. The 28-year-old will likely serve as one of team's top backup safety options behind Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams and can contribute on special teams as well.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starts two contests in 2024 Anderson (concussion) finished the 2024 season with 16 tackles (13 solo) and two pass breakups, including one interception, across 16 regular-season contests.

Impact Anderson made the first two starts of his career this past season. He appeared in a total of 17 games for the Chiefs and Packers across the 2021-23 campaigns but didn't play a single defensive snap during that time. Anderson saw action on 123 defensive snaps as a reserve safety for Green Bay during the 2024 campaign and is scheduled to be an exclusive rights free agent this spring. If the Packers indeed tender Anderson, he'll compete for a similar role next summer. He missed Week 18 and the wild-card playoff loss to the Eagles with a concussion.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Anderson (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Anderson has yet to practice since sustaining a concussion in the Packers' Week 17 loss to the Vikings, so it's no surprise he'll be sidelined for the wild-card round. The BYU product is one of the Green Bay's key special teamers, as he's recorded 16 total tackles over 253 special-teams snaps this season. Kitan Oladapo is likely to serve as the Packers' top reserve safety with Anderson missing Sunday's contest.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Anderson (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

Impact Anderson suffered a concussion during Week 17's loss to the Vikings and has been out of action since. He'll need to make it through the league's five-step protocols to get clearance to play in Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles and may be running out of time to do so. He'll likely need to log a full practice with no setbacks by Friday to have any chance to suit up.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 18 Anderson (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Anderson was concussed in the first quarter of last Sunday's loss to the Vikings and will miss the regular-season finale. Kitan Oladapo should be next up for snaps at safety behind Xavier McKinney and Javon Bullard. Anderson closes out the regular season with 16 tackles (13 solo) and two pass breakups, including one interception.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Former Raiders and Bears OC Luke Getsy helping out Packers as they prepare for playoffs

Luke Getsy is returning to the roots and helping the Green Bay Packers after getting fired as the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive coordinator earlier this season

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Packers look to finish regular season by beating the Bears for 12th straight time

The Green Bay Packers will tune up for the playoffs by trying to beat the Chicago Bears for a 12th straight time Sunday

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Vikings expose Packers struggles in pass defense without injured cornerback Jaire Alexander

Sam Darnold’s ability to pick apart Green Bay’s defense underscored one of the biggest challenges facing the Packers as they head into the playoffs

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards in 27-25 win over Packers

Sam Darnold added another exploit to his career-altering season, passing for a personal-best 377 yards and three touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings hung on to beat the Green Bay P...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Enters concussion protocols Anderson has been diagnosed with a concussion and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Anderson got shaken up during a kickoff return in the first quarter, and further tests determined that he had suffered a concussion during the play. He'll enter the league's five-step concussion protocols, which he'll need to clear in order to play against Chicago in Week 18. Javon Bullard starting at strong safety for Evan Williams (quadriceps), Kitan Oladapo will serve as the Packers' backup safety for the rest of Sunday's game due to Anderson's injury.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt LaFleur on Zayne Anderson: 'He's done an outstanding job' Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur spoke with the media on Tuesday afternoon after the team's win over the Saints on Monday night.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Green Bay's recent dominance on defense has Packers believing they can make a deep playoff run

The playoff-bound Green Bay Packers believe they can make a legitimate run at their first Super Bowl appearance since their 2010 championship season

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press