Zayne Anderson Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Vikings vs Packers game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Sep 17, 2025
Practices in full
Anderson was a full practice participant Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Anderson has missed each of Green Bay's first two games with a knee injury. He practiced in limited fashion prior to the team's Week 2 matchup, but now looks ready for his season debut in Week 3 against Cleveland. Anderson is likely to play primarily on special teams.
Sep 11, 2025
Inactive Week 2
Anderson (knee) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Commanders, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson was listed as a limited practice participant this past week due to a lingering knee injury, but he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to play Thursday. His next opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 3 against Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Sep 7, 2025
Won't play vs. Detroit
Anderson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson was limited in practice this past week due to a knee injury, and it is severe enough for him to miss Sunday's regular-season opener. Kitan Oladapo is slated to serve as the Packers' reserve safety Week 1 in Anderson's absence. Anderson's next chance to suit up is Thursday against Washington.
Sep 5, 2025
Could play in Week 1
Anderson (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson was limited throughout the week in practice due to a knee injury sustained in early August. The BYU product was a key contributor on special teams in 2024, tallying 16 total tackles over 371 total snaps (118 defensive and 253 on special teams). If he's unable to play in Week 1, Kitan Oladapo will likely play as Green Bay's lone reserve safety.
Aug 9, 2025
Sustains knee injury
Anderson left Saturday's preseason game against the Jets early due to a knee injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson appears to be done for the day, though the severity of his knee injury remains undisclosed. The 28-year-old is expected to kick off the regular season as one of Green Bay's top backup safeties behind Evan Williams and Xavier McKinney (calf).
Apr 28, 2025
Returning to Green Bay
Anderson signed his exclusive rights free-agent tender with the Packers on Monday, Zach Kruse of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson is set to return to Green Bay where he racked up 16 tackles (13 solo) and an interception in 16 games during the 2024 campaign. The 28-year-old will likely serve as one of team's top backup safety options behind Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams and can contribute on special teams as well.
Jan 20, 2025
Starts two contests in 2024
Anderson (concussion) finished the 2024 season with 16 tackles (13 solo) and two pass breakups, including one interception, across 16 regular-season contests.
ANALYSIS
Anderson made the first two starts of his career this past season. He appeared in a total of 17 games for the Chiefs and Packers across the 2021-23 campaigns but didn't play a single defensive snap during that time. Anderson saw action on 123 defensive snaps as a reserve safety for Green Bay during the 2024 campaign and is scheduled to be an exclusive rights free agent this spring. If the Packers tender Anderson, he'll compete for a similar role next summer. He missed Week 18 and the wild-card playoff loss to the Eagles with a concussion.
Jan 10, 2025
Won't play Sunday
Anderson (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson has yet to practice since sustaining a concussion in the Packers' Week 17 loss to the Vikings, so it's no surprise he'll be sidelined for the wild-card round. The BYU product is one of the Green Bay's key special teamers, as he's recorded 16 total tackles over 253 special-teams snaps this season. Kitan Oladapo is likely to serve as the Packers' top reserve safety with Anderson missing Sunday's contest.
Jan 8, 2025
Still sidelined
Anderson (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson suffered a concussion during Week 17's loss to the Vikings and has been out of action since. He'll need to make it through the league's five-step protocols to get clearance to play in Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles and may be running out of time to do so. He'll likely need to log a full practice with no setbacks by Friday to have any chance to suit up.
Jan 3, 2025
Out for Week 18
Anderson (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Anderson was concussed in the first quarter of last Sunday's loss to the Vikings and will miss the regular-season finale. Kitan Oladapo should be next up for snaps at safety behind Xavier McKinney and Javon Bullard. Anderson closes out the regular season with 16 tackles (13 solo) and two pass breakups, including one interception.
Dec 29, 2024
Enters concussion protocols
Anderson has been diagnosed with a concussion and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Minnesota.
ANALYSIS
Anderson got shaken up during a kickoff return in the first quarter, and further tests determined that he had suffered a concussion during the play. He'll enter the league's five-step concussion protocols, which he'll need to clear in order to play against Chicago in Week 18. Javon Bullard starting at strong safety for Evan Williams (quadriceps), Kitan Oladapo will serve as the Packers' backup safety for the rest of Sunday's game due to Anderson's injury.
Jul 30, 2024
Back at practice
Anderson (knee) returned to practice at the Packers' training camp Tuesday, Zach Kruse of Packers Wire reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson was added to Green Bay's injury report Sunday with a knee injury, but it appears to have been a minor injury. The safety is competing with Anthony Johnson for a depth spot behind Xavier McKinney in 2024.
Jul 30, 2024
Back at practice
Anderson (knee) returned to practice at the Packers' training camp Tuesday, Zach Kruse of Packers Wire reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson was added to Green Bay's injury report Sunday with a knee injury, but it appears to have been a minor injury. The safety is competing with Anthony Johnson for a depth spot behind Xavier McKinney in 2024.
Jul 28, 2024
Dealing with knee issue
Anderson was added to the Packers' injury list Sunday due to a knee issue, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson missed the first seven games of the 2023 season due to a hamstring injury. He returned in Week 8, and over his 10 regular-season outings, he posted four tackles (three solo) while playing 126 snaps on special teams. Anderson is battling for a depth spot in the Packers' secondary at safety.
Oct 25, 2023
Healthy ahead of Week 8
Anderson (hamstring) was a full participant at the Packers' practice Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson has missed the last three contests with a hamstring injury, but he now appears ready to go ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Vikings. The 26-year-old will provide Green Bay with some much-needed depth at safety after Darnell Savage (calf) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Oct 22, 2023
Out again
Anderson (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game in Denver, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson's absence will mark his third straight due to a hamstring issue. He has primarily been a special teams player this season, so his absence is not expected to impact Green Bay's defense. His next possible chance to return will come in one week versus the Vikings.
Oct 7, 2023
Ruled out Monday
Anderson (hamstring) has officially been ruled out ahead of Monday night's game against Las Vegas, Tom Silverstein of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson has yet to appear in a game for Green Bay, as he's missing his second consecutive game with a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old safety came over Kansas City this offseason, playing primarily with the special teams unit.
Sep 27, 2023
Not playing Thursday
The Packers have ruled out Anderson (hamstring) for Thursday's game against the Lions, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson will now be sidelined for the second straight week with a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old will now have to wait at least one more week to make his season debut.
Sep 22, 2023
Out for Sunday with hammy
Anderson (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus New Orleans, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Anderson will have to wait at least one more week to make his debut as a Packer, as he's still recovering from a hamstring injury. He played exclusively on special teams with Kansas City in 2021 and 2022.
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