Anthony Nelson
DE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
This Week Outlook
Availability
Anthony Nelson (knee) is out against the Dolphins in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact
Nelson went down with an injury agaisnt the Panthers and wasn't able to make any progress towards his game status on Sunday. He will now miss, and Anthony Walker Jr. and Markees Watts could see an uptick in snaps in his absence.
Anthony Nelson (knee) was an estimated DNP on Thursday with a knee injury. The Bucs did not practice on Thursday, but it's not a great sign for his availability on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Nelson suffered a knee sprain against Carolina last Sunday and looks to be in danger of missing the Bucs game against Miami this weekend.
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said outside linebacker Anthony Nelson has a sprained knee.
Fantasy Impact
Nelson suffered the injury in Sunday's loss against the Panthers. His status heading into Week 17 is uncertain.
The Buccaneers re-signed OLB Anthony Nelson to a two-year deal.
Fantasy Impact
Nelson recorded four sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 games last season. He enters his seventh and eighth seasons with the Bucs.
Buccaneers beat writer Greg Auman is reporting LB Anthony Nelson (knee) is sidelined with a sprained MCL.
Fantasy Impact
Nelson, a fourth-round rookie, has not practiced since August 5 and is not expected to return until the regular season. The rookie linebacker could see a significant role once he is healthy on a rebuilding Tampa Bay defense.
