Joseph Anderson (American football) explained

Joe Anderson
Number:19
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:November 21, 1988
Birth Place:Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
High School:Texas High
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:196
College:Texas Southern
Undraftedyear:2012
Pastteams:
Pfr:A/AndeJo00
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Return yards
Statvalue1:82
Statlabel2:Total tackles
Statvalue2:4
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1

Joseph Anderson (born November 21, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Chicago Bears after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech and Texas Southern.

He was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets and Montreal Alouettes.

College career

After graduating from Texas High School,[1] Anderson attended Louisiana Tech University before transferring to Texas Southern, where he played for three years, playing in 34 games. He recorded 154 catches for 2010 yards and 13 touchdowns. Anderson also served as return specialist, returning 16 kickoffs for 289 yards. In his final season, Anderson caught 47 passes for 638 yards and four touchdowns, finishing sixth in the Southwestern Athletic Conference for receptions per game and ninth for receiving yards per game.[2]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Anderson was not drafted in the 2012 NFL draft, and was later called by the Chicago Bears. After rookie minicamp, Anderson was officially signed by the team.[3] In the third preseason game against the New York Giants, Anderson broke free to score the game-winning touchdown.[4] On August 31, Anderson was among the final cuts,[5] but was signed to the practice squad the following day.[6] On October 30, Anderson was released from the practice squad, and replaced by Raymond Radway.[7] Anderson was later brought back on November 6.[8] He was later activated to the active roster after Robbie Gould was placed on injured reserve.[9] After being activated to the active roster, Anderson stated that he would be active against the Green Bay Packers. Anderson was mainly used on special teams, and against the Packers, Anderson nearly blocked a punt,[10] and made a fierce tackle of Randall Cobb on a kickoff, though the Bears still lost 21–13.[11]

On November 5, 2013, Anderson was placed on injured reserve with an abdominal and groin injury.[12] On November 11, Anderson was placed on waived/injured.[13]

Philadelphia Eagles

Anderson signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on February 7, 2014. He was waived on March 14, 2014.[14]

New York Jets

In November 2015, Anderson stood outside the Houston Texans stadium, NRG Stadium, with a sign requesting a spot on the team.[15] Six weeks later, on December 22, he was signed by the New York Jets to the practice squad. After the 2015 season, the Jets released Anderson to open up roster space for their incoming rookies.[16]

Montreal Alouettes

After participating in The Spring League, he signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in October 2018,[17] but was released from the practice roster later that month.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Potash. Mark. WR Joe Anderson ready to take the ball and run with it. Chicago Sun-Times. 2012-12-13. 2012-12-17. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121218090740/http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2012/12/rookie_wr_joe_anderson_eager_f.html. 2012-12-18.
  2. Web site: TSU's Joe Anderson Signs with the Chicago Bears. Texas Southern Tigers. 2012-05-01. 2012-12-17. December 23, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151223090633/http://athletics.tsu.edu/news/2012/5/1/FB_0501120317.aspx. dead.
  3. News: Biggs. Brad. QB Blanchard among 7 players signed by Bears. Chicago Tribune. 2012-05-13. 2012-12-17.
  4. Web site: Chamberlain. Gene. Bears Extra Points: Longshot WR Joe Anderson catches Lovie's eye. CBS Sports. 2012-08-26. 2012-12-17.
  5. Web site: Mayer. Larry. Bears reach 53-man roster limit. Chicago Bears. 2012-08-31. 2012-09-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120902213924/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-reach-53-man-roster-limit/d1ca7b2d-acca-46d6-b488-46f71f813615. 2012-09-02. dead.
  6. Web site: Mayer. Larry. Bears sign eight to practice squad. Chicago Bears. 2012-09-01. 2012-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20120905030955/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-sign-eight-to-practice-squad/7f389801-88e5-428d-89e1-168b9dac6fc5. 2012-09-05. dead.
  7. Web site: Wright. Michael C.. Bears add WR Radway to practice squad. ESPN. 2012-10-30. 2012-12-17.
  8. News: Bears re-sign Anderson to practice squad. Chicago Tribune. 2012-11-06. 2012-12-17.
  9. News: The Sports Network. Bears place Gould on IR, sign Olindo Mare. The Kansas City Star. 2012-12-11. 2012-12-17.
  10. Web site: Mayer. Larry. Larry Mayer's Bears-Packers blog. Chicago Bears. 2012-12-16. 2012-12-17. December 19, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121219005923/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Larry-Mayers-Bears-Packers-blog/d49566da-51d8-47a2-bfe7-42acbd9fc0e0. dead.
  11. Web site: Armour. Nancy. Packers clinch NFC North with 21-13 win over Bears. Yahoo! Sports. 2012-12-16. 2012-12-17. March 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305065050/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/packers-clinch-nfc-north-21-210905987--nfl.html. dead.
  12. Web site: Bears Place WR Joe Anderson On IR. WBBM-TV. 2013-11-05. 2013-11-06.
  13. Web site: Twitter / BradBiggs. Twitter. 2013-11-11. 2013-11-11.
  14. Web site: Joe Anderson . Pro-Football-Reference . May 28, 2024.
  15. Web site: Former NFL WR takes to streets with sign begging for job. Foxsports.com. 2015-11-06. 2015-12-22.
  16. News: Mandell. Nina. Six weeks after holding a sign at the Texans practice facility, Joe Anderson has a job. USA Today. 2015-12-22. 2015-12-22.
  17. News: TSL Alum WR Joe Anderson signs with Montreal Alouettes of CFL!. The Spring League. October 7, 2018. November 3, 2020.
  18. Alouettes Cut down Practice Roster. Montreal Alouettes. OurSports Central. October 31, 2018. November 3, 2020.