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Anthony Nelson

Anthony Nelson

DE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Questionable

Height: 6' 7"Weight: 271 lbsAge: 28College: Iowa

Week 17 Outlook

TB @ MIA
Sun 1:00pm ET
79°
Week Rank (ECR) N/A
Projection 5.6 pts

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Anthony Nelson suffers knee sprain

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.

Ari KoslowDec 22, 2025
Anthony Nelson re-signs with Buccaneers on two-year deal

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.

Ari Koslow41 weeks ago
Anthony Nelson out with MCL

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.