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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Won't return vs. Carolina
Anthony Nelson (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.Nelson injured his knee in the first quarter and after he was evaluated by medical staff, his injury has been determined severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of Sunday's game. Chris Braswell, Markees Watts and Jason Pierre-Paul are slated for more rotational snaps at the edge rusher position due to Nelson's injury.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Hurts knee, questionable to return
Anthony Nelson is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 16 game against Carolina due to a knee injury.Nelson was hurt during the first quarter of the big NFC South matchup. The veteran linebacker typically logs a defensive snap share north of 50 percent while also contributing on special teams, so his exit is impactful. While Nelson is out, Chris Braswell and Jason Pierre-Paul could see more reps on defense.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Cleared to play against Cards
Anthony Nelson (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.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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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Questionable to play vs. Cards
Anthony Nelson (ribs) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.After missing practice Wednesday with the rib injury, Nelson managed a limited practice Thursday and upgraded to full participation Friday. He's trending in the right direction, but if there's a setback before Sunday's game, 2024 second-rounder Chris Braswell might benefit in terms of playing time on the edge in Week 13.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Returns to practice Thursday
Anthony Nelson (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.Nelson has been working through a rib injury during Week 13 prep, but his ability to return to practice Thursday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a sign that the 2019 fourth-rounder is trending in the right direction. Nelson's practice participation Friday will provide more clarity on his status heading into Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: No go for practice
Anthony Nelson (ribs) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.Nelson recorded three total tackles (two solo) in Sunday night's 34-7 loss to the Rams, and he may have picked up a ribs injury in the process. The linebacker will have two more opportunities to practice prior to the team's matchup with the Cardinals on Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Two stops against Buffalo
Anthony Nelson posted two tackles (one solo) during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.Nelson was able to shake off an illness to suit up Sunday and played 60 total snaps (49 on defense, 11 on special teams), though his tackle count was his lowest since Week 5 against the Seahawks (one). The 2019 fourth-rounder has started in each of the Buccaneers' last three games, which has coincided with the absence of Haason Reddick (ankle). Nelson is up to 29 tackles (16 solo), including 3.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and a pick-six through 10 regular-season games.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Ready to play at Buffalo
Anthony Nelson (illness) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.Nelson popped up on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' injury report Thursday with an illness, but it doesn't seem like it was anything serious, and he's on track to suit up in Week 11. With two-time Pro-Bowler Haason Reddick (ankle) out, Nelson projects to start on the edge opposite 2023 third-rounder Yaya Diaby on Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Doesn't practice Thursday
Anthony Nelson (illness) did not practice Thursday.Nelson popped up on Thursday's injury report with an illness, leaving his status for Sunday's road game against the Bills in question. Due to the absence of Haason Reddick (ankle/knee), the outside linebacker played 92 percent of defensive snaps in last week's loss to the Patriots and made use of the increased opportunity by logging six tackles (three solo). Nelson's participation level in Friday's practice should provide a much more concrete indication of his chances of suiting up for Sunday's Week 11 matchup against the Bills.
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Buccaneers' Anthony Nelson: Secures six stops in Week 10 loss
Anthony Nelson posted six tackles (three solo) Sunday in a loss to New England.Nelson compiled the third-most tackles on Tampa Bay while recording a season-high 92 percent defensive snap share in the defeat. The increased opportunity came as a result of Haason Reddick (ankle/knee) missing another contest. Nelson has registered 27 tackles (including 3.0 sacks), two forced fumbles and a pick-six across nine games this season.
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