Calvin Anderson Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Steelers vs Bears game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Sep 3, 2025
Not listed on injury report
Anderson (undisclosed) wasn't listed on Pittsburgh's injury report Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson is healthy again after having been sidelined for the past month with an undisclosed injury. He is expected to serve as the team's backup left tackle behind Broderick Jones once the regular season gets underway on Sunday.
Aug 3, 2025
Facing extended absence
Anderson (undisclosed) is dealing with an injury that is more than "day-to-day," Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson slipped during a team period of practice Saturday and appeared to pull something in his lower body. He was competing for a swing tackle role along the Pittsburgh offensive line, but Dylan Cook could ultimately overtake him as a result of this injury.
Apr 7, 2025
Re-signs for two years with Pitt
Anderson signed a two-year contract with the Steelers on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Anderson will likely continue to provide depth on the offensive line after re-signing with Pittsburgh. He appeared in four regular-season games with the Steelers in 2024, none of which were starts. The 29-year-old offensive tackle has started 14 games in his NFL career.
Jan 11, 2025
Green light to play Saturday
Anderson (groin) is active for Saturday's AFC wild-card game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
A groin injury caused Anderson to be placed on injured reserve in mid-December. He missed the final four games of the regular season, but he was a full participant in practice all week and has progressed enough in his recovery to play Saturday.
Jan 11, 2025
Activated from IR
The Steelers elevated Anderson (groin) from injured reserve Saturday, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson missed the final four games of the regular season due to a groin injury. He's on track to play in Saturday night's AFC wild-card game against the Ravens after logging full practices all week.
Jan 7, 2025
Gets green light to practice
Pittsburgh designated Anderson (groin) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Tuesday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson has been on injured reserve since before Week 15 with a groin issue, but it now appears he's on track to be available again soon. If he suits up, he'll be a depth option for Saturday's wild-card matchup at Baltimore.
Dec 15, 2024
Moves to IR
The Steelers placed Anderson (groin) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The left tackle is dealing with a groin issue and will now be required to sit out the remainder of the regular season. Anderson could return for the first round of the playoffs if he's able to heal by that time.
Sep 24, 2024
Officially signs
Anderson signed a contract with the Steelers on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson worked out for the team Monday and showed enough to earn a spot on their 53-man roster. He'll provide depth at offensive tackle after Pittsburgh lost Troy Fautanu (knee) for the season.
Sep 23, 2024
Finds opportunity
Anderson (undisclosed) is slated to sign with the Steelers on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson was cut from IR with an injury settlement by the Patriots at the end of August. His ability to work out for the Steelers would likely suggest the veteran offensive tackle is healthy, although until he passes a physical and officially signs, it can't be certain. Pittsburgh's interest in the veteran likely stems from the recent loss of Troy Fautanu (knee) for the season.
Aug 30, 2024
Let go with injury settlement
The Patriots cut Anderson (undisclosed) from IR with an injury settlement Friday.
ANALYSIS
Anderson restructured his contract with New England in April, but he's now parted ways with the team. The offensive lineman originally signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and rejoined the organization in 2023 after spending three campaigns with Denver. Anderson has started in 14 of the 46 regular-season contests he's played in during his NFL career.
Aug 28, 2024
Lands on IR
Anderson (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Anderson's injury is unclear, but he will now miss the 2024 campaign because of it. The 28-year-old did finish last season on IR due to an illness, although it's not certain the two are related.
Apr 18, 2024
Re-works deal
The Patriots and Anderson have agreed to a restructured contract, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The agreement slightly reduces the base value of Anderson's deal down from $3.35 million, with the move in line to create $990,000 in salary cap space for New England. In his second season with the Patriots, the 28-year-old -- who finished the 2023 campaign on IR -- figures to compete for a swing tackle role along the team's offensive line, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
Nov 3, 2023
Heads to IR
Anderson (illness) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old tackle didn't practice all week after missing the Patriots' Week 8 game with an illness, and he's since been placed on IR. Anderson has appeared in five games for New England this season, playing on 45 percent of the team's offensive snaps. He'll now be forced to miss the Patriots' next four games, with the earliest possible return being Week 13.
Oct 27, 2023
Won't play at Miami
Anderson (illness) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Dolphins, Zack Cox of NESN reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson will sit out his sixth straight game Sunday, this time due to an illness. If Trent Brown (ankle) can't go in Week 8, Anderson's absence would open the door to a potential start for 2022 sixth-rounder Vederian Lowe.
Aug 30, 2023
Passes physical
Anderson was activated from New England's active/non-football illness list Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old is now able to start practicing immediately and eligible to return as early as Week 1. Anderson signed with the Patriots after spending three years with Denver, where he appeared in 41 games and made 12 starts. Expect the Texas product to provide depth to the team's offensive line ahead of the coming season.
Jul 25, 2023
Lands on NFI list
Anderson (illness) has been placed on the Patriots' active/NFI list, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson is competing with Andrew Stueber for the backup role behind Trent Brown at left tackle. Thus, a return to health sooner than later will be beneficial for his chances.
Mar 14, 2023
Signing with Patriots
The Patriots have agreed to a two-year deal with Anderson, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson, who missed time with an ankle injury late last season, is presumably past the issue. The 26-year-old -- who entered the league as a UDFA with the Patriots in 2019 -- made seven starts with the Broncos in 2022 and in his looming return to New England, he brings the ability to play either left or right tackle.
Jan 7, 2023
Remains out Week 18
Anderson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson will finish the 2022 regular season with three consecutive absences due to an ankle injury. In his stead, expect Cameron Fleming to once again start at left tackle during Sunday's regular-season finale.
Dec 30, 2022
Will miss second consecutive game
Anderson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson was unable to practice in any capacity during the week and will miss his second consecutive game. Cameron Fleming will remain the starter at left tackle for the Broncos.
Dec 24, 2022
Downgraded to out Sunday
Anderson (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
The offensive lineman had been listed as questionable for the contest, but Anderson won't travel with the team to Los Angeles. In his absence, Cameron Fleming and Billy Turner will continue to work as the Broncos' starting tackles in Week 16.
Dec 23, 2022
Doesn't practice Friday
Anderson (ankle) did not participate at practice Friday ahead of Sunday's game at the Rams, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson did not play in Denver's win versus Arizona in Week 15, and he now appears to be in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive game as he deals with an ankle injury. If Anderson again can't play, Cameron Fleming and Billy Turner would probably again serve as the Broncos' two starting tackles Sunday.
Mar 13, 2022
Signs one-year deal with Denver
Anderson signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Broncos on Sunday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson will compete for the starting right tackle spot, but he figures to operate as Denver's swing tackle in 2022. The soon-to-be 26-year-old finished the campaign on injured reserve due to knee and ankle injuries, but he's expected to be healthy by the start of training camp.
Jan 12, 2022
Returns to IR
Anderson (knee/ankle) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday and reverted to injured reserve.
ANALYSIS
Anderson moved to the COVID-19 list in late December but is now clear of the virus protocols. The 25-year-old landed on injured reserve in early December and missed the rest of the season.
Dec 29, 2021
Placed on COVID-19 list
The Broncos placed Anderson (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson missed several weeks due to knee and ankle injuries but was designated to return from IR last week. However, he'll now be forced to miss some time following his placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list. It's not yet clear whether he's tested positive for the virus or whether he'll be available Sunday against the Chargers.
Dec 22, 2021
Gets designated for return from IR
The Broncos designated Anderson (knee/ankle) to return from their injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Anderson was placed on Denver's IR early in December as the offensive tackle was dealing with a couple of serious injuries to his knee and ankle. If the former Texas product is unable to get activated this week, his next chance to see the field will be in Week 17 against the Chargers.
Dec 2, 2021
Officially placed on IR
Anderson (knee/ankle) was placed on IR on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
This move was expected since Anderson is looking at an absence of 3-5 weeks due to his injuries. He'll miss a minimum of three games due to being placed on IR, but Anderson's no lock to return when first eligible in Week 16 against the Raiders.
Dec 2, 2021
IR stint upcoming
Anderson (knee/ankle) is expected to miss 3-5 weeks, and the Broncos will likely place him on injured reserve Thursday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
The team will likely make the IR move official later in the day. Anderson's expected to return no earlier than Week 16 in Vegas, but Klis mentions that the offfensive tackle should be back in time to contribute to a late-season playoff push if the Broncos remain in the hunt.
Nov 29, 2021
Expected to miss time
Anderson (knee) will "miss some time," according to head coach Vic Fangio and reported by Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com.
ANALYSIS
Fangio said he's unsure of Anderson's timetable to return, but the fact that he is already expected to miss time is certainly not promising. As of now, his chances of playing Sunday against the Chiefs are looking slim and it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up missing more than one game.
Nov 28, 2021
Declared out Sunday
Anderson (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
The hits keep on coming for the Broncos' offensive line. Anderson will likely get more testing on the knee Monday, and more information should follow.
Nov 28, 2021
Hurts knee Sunday
Anderson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers with a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
The loss of Anderson means the Broncos will be down their top two options at left tackle. They already have Garrett Bolles on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Quinn Bailey is likely to see extra playing time as a result.
Mar 16, 2021
Tendered by Broncos
The Broncos officially tendered a contract to exclusive rights free agent Anderson on Tuesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With Ja'Wuan James intending to return for the 2021 season after opting out last year because of concerns over COVID-19, Denver theoretically has its starting right tackle in place. James has fielded just 63 combined offensive snaps over the past two seasons, however, having also missed the vast majority of 2019 because of recurring knee injuries. Anderson may thus have an opportunity to step in for significant snaps at right tackle this upcoming season, especially if James looks rusty in the early going.
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