Anderson announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday via his personal Instagram account.
Anderson, a 2015 third-round pick who began his NFL career with the Colts, also suited up for the Jets, Patriots and Panthers during his time in the league. The best season of his career came in 2018 in New York, when he racked up 35 tackles (22 solo) including 7.0 sacks across 16 appearances with the Jets.
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Panthers' Henry Anderson: Injures foot in loss
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Anderson sustained a foot injury in Saturday's 27-0 loss to the Jets, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Anderson will undergo additional evaluations of his foot this week and more information on his status will likely be provided in the coming days. The defensive end is expected to start for the Panthers in 2023 after re-signing with the squad in March.
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Panthers' Henry Anderson: Won't play Sunday
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Anderson (illness) will be inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Anderson's absence will open up extra opportunity for Amare Barno in the team's defensive line rotation. The former will work to get healthy and play against the Falcons in Week 8.
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Henry Anderson: Released from injured reserve
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The Patriots released Anderson (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday.
Anderson was slated to the miss the entire 2022 campaign after being placed on season-ending IR, but he'll now be free to join a new team once he clears his current injury. The 31-year-old appeared in only four games last season -- his first with New England -- before a suffering a torn pectoral, but before 2021, he'd been an integral part of every defense he'd played for since 2015 -- three years with the Colts and three years with the Jets.
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Patriots' Henry Anderson: Pops up on IR
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Anderson (undisclosed) was placed on the Patriots' injured reserve Tuesday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Anderson returned at the opening of training camp from a season-ending pectoral injury suffered last October, though it's unclear if this same issue led to his most recent placement on New England's IR. The 31-year-old will now likely be forced to miss the entirety of the 2022 campaign as well, unless he can reach an injury settlement with the team.
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Patriots' Henry Anderson: Practicing again in training camp
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Anderson was seen practicing again for the first time Thursday after being placed on season-ending injured reserve last October, Andrew Callahan of The Boston Herald reports.
Anderson missed the final 13 games of the regular season with a pectoral injury after joining New England on a two-year, $7 million contract last offseason. The 30-year-old defensive end primarily worked with the second-string defense Thursday, but he also filled in along the starting defensive line with Deatrich Wise absent for unknown reasons.
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Patriots' Henry Anderson: Out for season
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Anderson will miss the rest of the 2021 season with a torn pectoral, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
It was reported earlier in the day Anderson may have suffered a season-ending injury during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, and an MRI confirmed the diagnosis. The 30-year-old should be moved to injured reserve in the near future and will finish 2021 with three tackles in four games.
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Patriots' Henry Anderson: Feared to have serious injury
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The Patriots fear that Anderson suffered a torn pectoral in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Anderson will undergo an MRI to confirm his diagnosis, but he'll be forced to miss the rest of the season if he suffered a torn pectoral. The 30-year-old racked up three solo tackles across the first four weeks of the season. Chase Winovich should see an increased role if Anderson is sidelined.
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Patriots' Henry Anderson: Leaves early Sunday
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Anderson has a chest issue and is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Buccaneers.
Anderson's departure leaves the Patriots light at defensive end. Christian Barmore and Chase Winovich should pick up the slack in the meantime.
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Patriots' Henry Anderson: Set to join Patriots
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Anderson agreed to a two-year contract with the Patriots in March of 2021, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The 29-year-old was let go by the Jets at the start of March, and he'll be continuing his career with an AFC East rival. Anderson appeared in all 16 games for New York in 2020 and had 42 tackles (19 solo) and a half-sack. He figures to fill a rotational role with New England.
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Jets' Henry Anderson: Absent from practice
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Anderson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Anderson hasn't missed a game this season, but it's slightly concerning to see him sidelined during the first practice after New York's bye week. With Quinnen Williams (hamstring) also banged up, the Jets could have to lean on John Franklin-Myers and Nathan Shepherd to handle increased roles during Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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Jets' Henry Anderson: Tagged as questionable
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Anderson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Anderson was able to play in this past Sunday's win over the Dolphins, and he was limited in practice all week. The fifth-year defensive end appears to be on track to start again Thursday, looking to contain Lamar Jackson on the road.
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Jets' Henry Anderson: Suiting up Sunday
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Anderson (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Anderson was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, but it won't keep him out of the shared-stadium rivalry. He's only played in five games this season, recording seven tackles (four solo) and zero sacks. Anderson's fantasy value can be safely passed over in IDP settings.
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Jets' Henry Anderson: Fully practices Friday
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Anderson (shoulder) is without an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Anderson turned in limited practices Wednesday and Thursday before being upgraded to full on Friday. He is due to return after a three-game absence.
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Jets' Henry Anderson: Out for Week 6
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Anderson (shoulder) won't play in Sunday's home clash against the Cowboys.
Anderson suffered a sprained AC joint last week against the Eagles and came into the game doubtful to suit up. It's possible the Stanford product could miss more time with the injury, and with Anderson out Sunday, Kyle Phillips and Folorunso Fatukasi figure to see increases in snaps.
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Jets' Henry Anderson: Doubtful for Week 6
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Anderson (shoulder) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darryl Slater of NJ.com reports.
Anderson suffered a sprained AC joint and was considered week-to-week upon diagnosis. If he sits out, as expected, Kyle Phillips and Folorunso Fatukasi figure to see more time at defensive end.
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Jets' Henry Anderson: May miss games
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Anderson (shoulder) suffered a sprained AC joint during Sunday's 31-6 loss to the Eagles, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
The Jets are hoping this isn't a long-term issue and currently consider the 28-year-old week-to-week, per Brian Costello of the New York Post, clouding his status for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. If Anderson does in fact miss time, expect Kyle Phillips and Folorunso Fatukasi to rotate in at defensive end.
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Jets' Henry Anderson: Exits with shoulder injury
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Anderson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Eagles.
The Jets are beat up on the defensive line, and they'll be left with just two healthy defensive ends -- Leonard Williams and Kyle Phillips -- while Anderson is on the sidelines.
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Jets' Henry Anderson: Logs tackle Thursday
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Anderson (concussion) recorded one tackle during Thursday's 22-10 preseason win over the Falcons.
Anderson managed to fully clear the concussion protocol prior to Thursday's exhibition game. With Anderson back to full health, Bronson Kaufusi will resume working as a backup defensive end.
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Jets' Henry Anderson: Shipped to New York
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Anderson was traded to the Jets on Saturday, Stephen Holder of indystar.com reports.
The Colts opted to part ways with Anderson in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick. Anderson figures to provide added depth at the defensive end position for New York. The Jets have said goodbye to the likes of Muhammad Wilkerson, Sheldon Richardson and Kony Ealy within the calendar year. While Anderson isn't expected to contribute at an All-Pro level, the Jets hope he'll be able to pick up some of the slack left behind from key departures.
