Jack Anderson (American football) explained

Jack Anderson
Current Team:Carolina Panthers
Number:67
Position:Guard
Birth Date:12 October 1998
Birth Place:Plano, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:314
High School:Frisco (Frisco, Texas)
College:Texas Tech (2017–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:7
Draftpick:236
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:15
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:3
Pfr:AndeJa01

Jack Anderson (born October 12, 1998) is an American football guard for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 236th pick of the 2021 NFL draft.[1] He has also spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Indianapolis Colts. He played college football at Texas Tech.

College career

Anderson was ranked as a fourstar recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school.[2] He committed to Texas Tech on October 5, 2015.[3]

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Anderson was drafted by the Buffalo Bills with the 236th pick of the 2021 NFL draft on May 1, 2021.[4] [5] [6] On May 13, 2021, Anderson signed his four-year rookie contract with Buffalo.[7] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[8] [9]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 21, 2021, Anderson was signed off the Bills' practice squad to the Philadelphia Eagles active roster.[10] He was placed on injured reserve on November 20.[11] He was activated on December 21. He was waived on August 30, 2022, as part of the final roster cuts.[12]

New York Giants

On August 31, 2022, Anderson was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.[13]

On February 15, 2023, Anderson re-signed on a one-year contract.[14] He was waived on August 28, 2023.[15]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 12, 2023, Anderson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[16] He was signed to the active roster on October 31.[17]

On March 5, 2024, Anderson signed a one-year contract extension with the Colts, but was waived on June 6.[18] [19]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On June 7, 2024, the Jacksonville Jaguars claimed Anderson off waivers but was released on June 12.[20] [21]

Carolina Panthers

On August 11, 2024, Anderson signed with the Carolina Panthers.[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bills draft OG Jack Anderson with final pick. Daniel. Fetes. 13WHAM. May 2021.
  2. Web site: Jack Anderson Recruiting Profile. 247Sports.com.
  3. Web site: Jack Anderson 247. 247Sports.com.
  4. News: Jack Anderson's 'mean streak' fits the desired mold for Bills' offensive linemen. May 11, 2021. The Buffalo News. Skurski, Jay. May 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210513003954/https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/jack-andersons-mean-streak-fits-the-desired-mold-for-bills-offensive-linemen/article_b9d96eb8-b1dd-11eb-b6d4-5bdedf41317f.html. May 13, 2021.
  5. News: Bills rookie Jack Anderson likes being in the middle of the action. May 19, 2021. The Buffalo News. Gaughan, Mark. May 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519104645/https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/bills-rookie-jack-anderson-likes-being-in-the-middle-of-the-action/article_424f88be-b5c5-11eb-ac79-0be9a0e11275.html. May 19, 2021.
  6. Web site: 2021 NFL Draft: Texas Tech OG Jack Anderson is the final Buffalo Bills pick. Dan. Lavoie. Buffalo Rumblings.
  7. Web site: NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/2021. Pro Football Rumors. May 13, 2021.
  8. Web site: Bills release 23 players to set the initial 2021 53-man roster. BuffaloBills.com. August 31, 2021.
  9. Web site: Bills sign 15 players to the 2021 practice squad. BuffaloBills.com. September 1, 2021.
  10. Web site: McPherson . Chris . September 21, 2021 . Roster Moves: Eagles agree to sign G Jack Anderson off the Bills' practice squad . 2023-03-10 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  11. Web site: McPherson . Chris . November 20, 2021 . Eagles activate RB Miles Sanders from Injured Reserve . 2023-03-10 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  12. Web site: McPherson . Chris . August 30, 2022 . Eagles announce initial 53-man roster . 2023-03-10 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  13. Web site: Eisen . Michael . August 31, 2022 . Giants claim 4 players off waivers; 4 released . 2023-03-10 . Giants.com.
  14. Web site: Benton . Dan . February 15, 2023 . Giants re-sign OL Jack Anderson . February 20, 2023 . USAToday.com.
  15. Web site: Giants announce 53-man roster for 2023. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. August 29, 2023.
  16. Web site: Colts sign 3 to practice squad; waive 3 from practice squad. Colts.com. September 12, 2023.
  17. Web site: Hickey . Kevin . Colts promote C Jack Anderson to active roster . Colts Wire . 1 November 2023.
  18. Web site: Hickey . Kevin . March 5, 2024 . Colts re-sign G Jack Anderson . . March 11, 2024.
  19. Web site: Colts sign CB Clay Fields III, WR Derek Slywka; waive C Jack Anderson; place S Daniel Scott on injured reserve . 2024-06-06 . Colts.com . en-US.
  20. Web site: Roster Moves: Jaguars Claim Guard/Center Jack Anderson Off Waivers . Jaguars.com . Jacksonville Jaguars . 7 June 2024.
  21. Web site: Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign Wide Receiver Austin Trammell . 2024-06-12 . Jaguars.com . en-US.
  22. Web site: Two more linemen signed, receiver added. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. August 11, 2024.