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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Solid in rotational role
Anthony Nelson totaled 40 tackles (25 solo), including 4.0 sacks, one pass defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games in 2024.The veteran linebacker logged the second-highest snap count of his career on defense (538), and Nelson turned in a second consecutive 40-tackle campaign and third straight in which he at least hit that threshold. Nelson also recorded one additional sack compared to 2023, and he added five tackles during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' wild-card loss to the Commanders over 49 snaps. Nelson also played a career-high 381 snaps on special-teams coverage and return units, and he's now finished out the two-year, $10 million contract he signed prior to the 2023 season. Given Nelson has proven to be such a reliable and effective fit as a complementary component of Tampa Bay's linebacker corps, it wouldn't be surprise for both team and player to be interested in re-upping their commitment to one another this offseason.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Records fourth sack Sunday
Anthony Nelson supplied two tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.Nelson was one of five Buccaneers to record a sack of Bryce Young, the sixth-year pro's fourth QB takedown of the season. Nelson continues to fill a rotational role in the linebacker corps, and he's logged at least 30 snaps in eight consecutive games.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Good to go for Week 14 vs. LV
Anthony Nelson (shoulder) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Raiders.Nelson opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, but he was able to increase his practice participation over the next two days and will be available for Sunday's game. The sixth-year linebacker has logged 31 tackles (19 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 12 regular-season games.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Returns to practice Thursday
Anthony Nelson (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.Nelson was sidelined for Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury he likely picked up against the Panthers this past Sunday. His practice participation Friday will provide clarity on his chance of playing this Sunday against the Raiders. Nelson could revert to a reserve role at outside linebacker Sunday if Joe Tryon-Shoyinka is able to return from an ankle injury.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Dealing with shoulder injury
Anthony Nelson (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report.Nelson started at outside linebacker opposite Yaya Diaby against the Panthers in Week 13 due to Joe Tryon-Shoyinka being ruled out with an ankle injury. Nelson played a season-high 53 defensive snaps and finished with six tackles (five solo), but it appears he may have picked up a shoulder injury in the process. He'll have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days to be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Impresses with larger role
Anthony Nelson recorded six total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers.The Iowa product started opposite Yaya Diaby in Week 13, filling in for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (ankle) and logging a season-high 53 defensive snaps. Nelson came just short of bringing down Bryce Young several times, recording three QB hits without a sack. He's now tallied 31 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through Tampa Bay's first 12 games this season. Nelson's role could on the Bucs' defense could continue to expand if he maintains his performance from Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Active Sunday
Anthony Nelson is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.The outside linebacker missed practice Friday due to a personal reason, per Scott Reynolds of PewterReport.com. Now, he might have a chance to start opposite Yaya Diaby with Joe Tryon-Shoyinka inactive with an ankle injury. Nelson has played on at least 30 percent of the defensive snaps in all 11 of Tampa Bay's games this season, recording 25 tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and a fumble recovery.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Participating in camp
Anthony Nelson (elbow) is practicing with the team during training camp, Christopher O'Meara of The Associated Press reports.The linebacker injured his elbow during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' divisional-round playoff loss to the Lions. Nelson is in line for a depth role with Tampa Bay after recording 40 or more tackles each of the last two seasons.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Exits playoff game
Anthony Nelson is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Lions due to an elbow injury, Scott Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.The backup linebacker did not record a stat before exiting. Nelson recorded 40 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and a pass defensed in 16 regular-season games, along with one tackle in Tampa Bay's wild-card playoff win over Philadelphia.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Records sack in Week 8 loss
Anthony Nelson tallied four solo tackles, including a sack and an additional tackle for loss, in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 24-18 loss to the Bills on Thursday.The fifth-year linebacker returned from a one-game absence due to a concussion in Week 7 but logged only 18 snaps. However, he was back to 25 snaps on defense Thursday and matched his season high in tackles while also recording his first sack since Week 1. As a rotational linebacker, Nelson retains only marginal value in deep fantasy formats that feature IDPs.
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