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TCKL
36
SACKS
3.0
INT
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TD
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Nelson arrived in Tampa Bay as a fourth-round pick in 2019, and six years into his NFL career, it apparently remains the ideal professional setting for him. He re-signed with the Buccaneers on a two-year contract this offseason, and he's slated to fill a rotational role that most recently saw him record 40 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, one pass defense, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 538 snaps over 17 regular-season games in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Buccaneers in March of 2023.
Cleared to play against Cards
Nelson (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Nelson ended Week 13 prep with a full practice Friday, and he has done enough over the weekend and in pregame warmups to be given the green light to play Sunday. He saw his snap count on defense increase over the Bucs' last four games, but his playing time will likely take a hit due to the return of Haason Reddick (ankle/knee).
Nelson ended Week 13 prep with a full practice Friday, and he has done enough over the weekend and in pregame warmups to be given the green light to play Sunday. He saw his snap count on defense increase over the Bucs' last four games, but his playing time will likely take a hit due to the return of Haason Reddick (ankle/knee).
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Measurables Review
How do Anthony Nelson'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' 7"Weight
271 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.82 secShuttle Time
4.23 secCone Drill
6.95 secVertical Jump
35.5 inBroad Jump
118 inBench Press
18 repsHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
34.88 in
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Nelson re-signed with the Buccaneers in the offseason after turning in a career-best season in 2022 that saw him amass 46 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery while appearing in every regular-season game for the third consecutive campaign. The 2019 fourth-round pick is considered a starting-quality backup at this stage after filling in admirably for Shaquil Barrett's following the latter's Week 8 Achilles tear last season.
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Questionable to play vs. Cards
Nelson (ribs) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Returns to practice Thursday
Nelson (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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No go for practice
Nelson (ribs) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.
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Two stops against Buffalo
Nelson posted two tackles (one solo) during the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
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Ready to play at Buffalo
Nelson (illness) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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