Questionable
Injury Knee
Est. Return 4/1/2026
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
38
SACKS
3.0
INT
1
FF
2
TD
1
2026 Projections
RANKS
Signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Buccaneers in March of 2023.
Solid again in complementary role
Nelson (knee) recorded 38 tackles (21 solo), including 3.0 sacks, two defensed passes, including a pick-six, and two forced fumbles across 15 regular-season games in 2025.
ANALYSIS
The veteran extended his streak of seasons with multiple sacks to five while also recording a defensive touchdown for the first time in his career in Week 8 against the Saints. Nelson's 385-snap tally on defense was his lowest since 2021, although that's largely explained by the fact he missed the last two games of the season due to his knee injury. Nelson is committed to the Buccaneers through the 2026 season, and he's projected to continue filling his customary rotational role during his contract year.
The veteran extended his streak of seasons with multiple sacks to five while also recording a defensive touchdown for the first time in his career in Week 8 against the Saints. Nelson's 385-snap tally on defense was his lowest since 2021, although that's largely explained by the fact he missed the last two games of the season due to his knee injury. Nelson is committed to the Buccaneers through the 2026 season, and he's projected to continue filling his customary rotational role during his contract year.
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Measurables Review
How do Anthony Nelson's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 7"Weight
271 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.82 secShuttle Time
4.23 secCone Drill
6.95 secVertical Jump
35.5 inBroad Jump
118 inBench Press
18 repsHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
34.88 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
Nelson arrived in Tampa Bay as a fourth-round pick in 2019, and six years into his NFL career, it apparently remains the ideal professional setting for him. He re-signed with the Buccaneers on a two-year contract this offseason, and he's slated to fill a rotational role that most recently saw him record 40 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, one pass defense, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 538 snaps over 17 regular-season games in 2024.
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Out for Week 18
Nelson (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Panthers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Nelson (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
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Out for Sunday
Nelson (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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DNP with knee
Nelson (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
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Diagnosed with knee sprain
Coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Nelson suffered a sprained knee in Sunday's loss to the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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