Ryan Anderson

Ryan Anderson

29-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Ryan Anderson in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
RANKS
$Released by the Steelers in November of 2022.
Works out for Tennessee
LBFree Agent
November 21, 2022
The Titans brought in Anderson (suspension) for a tryout Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson was suspended for the first six games of last season for a violation of the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. However, the 255-pound linebacker was released by the Giants ahead of the 2021 regular season, and he did not play again until signing with the Steelers this past October. Anderson then recorded one tackle while playing 27 defensive snaps over five games with Pittsburgh, though he was eventually let go in early November.
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Measurables Review
How do Ryan Anderson's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
255 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.78 sec
 
Hand Length
9.38 in
 
Arm Length
31.50 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Anderson will vie for snaps at linebacker this year, once he gets over his preseason back injury. A 2018 second round pick, Anderson hasn't lived up to his pedigree in the NFL so far.
The offseason departure of Preston Smith left Anderson in prime position for a starting job, until Washington used a first-round pick on fellow edge rusher Montez Sweat. Anderson has a decent pedigree of his own as a 2017 second-round pick, but he's managed just two sacks on 357 defensive snaps through two seasons. Sweat has a decent shot to win the Week 1 starting job, and he should eat into Anderson's snaps even if the veteran technically tops the depth chart.
A second-round pick last year, Anderson was limited to 15 tackles and no sacks in 14 games as a rookie. Washington didn't show much faith in his development this offseason, bringing in 29-year-old Pernell McPhee as competition for a part-time role behind starters Preston Smith and Ryan Kerrigan.
A second-round pick out of Alabama, Anderson joins a Washington team ripe with talent in the linebacking corps. During his last season with the Crimson Tide, the 6-2, 253-pound run stopper recorded 61 tackles, 19 tackles for a loss and nine sacks, showcasing his ability to make plays in the backfield. Between Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith, Trent Murphy and Junior Galette, it's impossible to know how large a role Anderson will receive as a rookie. In all likelihood, he will spend the season conditioning and adjusting to the NFL level of play. However, should his fellow linebackers get bit by the injury bug, the 22-year-old could have his number called.
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Let go by Giants
LBFree Agent
Suspension
September 1, 2021
Anderson (suspension) was released by the Giants on Tuesday, Michael Eisen of the Giants' official site reports.
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Suspended six games
LBNew York Giants
Suspension
August 28, 2021
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.
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Re-signs with Giants
LBNew York Giants
August 11, 2021
Anderson signed a new contract with the Giants on Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
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Parts ways with Giants
LBFree Agent
August 9, 2021
Anderson (back) was released by the Giants on Monday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
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Lands on non-football injury list
LBNew York Giants
Back
July 25, 2021
Anderson was placed on the non-football injury list with a back injury Thursday.
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