{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Abdullah Anderson | image = Abdullah Anderson.png | caption = Anderson in 2022 | current_team = | number = | position = Defensive end | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|1|24}} | birth_place = Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 4 | weight_lb = 295 | high_school = Absegami {{nowrap|(Galloway Township, New Jersey)}} | college = Bucknell (2014–2017) | undraftedyear = 2018 | pastteams = * Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2018|2020}}) * Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2020}}) * Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2021}})* * Green Bay Packers ({{NFL Year|2021}})* * Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2021}})* * Green Bay Packers ({{NFL Year|2021}}) * Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2022}}) * Washington Commanders ({{NFL Year|2023}}) * Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2024}}) | status = | highlights = * Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year (2017) * FCS Collegiate Player of the Year (2017) * 3× First-team All-Patriot League (2015–2017) * Second-team FCS All-American (2017) | statleague = NFL | statseason = 2024 | statweek = | statlabel1 = Tackles | statvalue1 = 54 | statlabel2 = Sacks | statvalue2 = 2.5 | statlabel3 = Forced fumbles | statvalue3 = | statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries | statvalue4 = 1 | statlabel5 = Pass deflections | statvalue5 = 1 | statlabel6 = Interceptions | statvalue6 = | statlabel7 = Touchdowns | statvalue7 = | pfr = AndeAb00 }} '''Abdullah Anderson Jr.''' (born January 24, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Bucknell Bison. Anderson signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and spent three seasons with them before playing with several other NFL teams.
==Early life== Anderson was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on January 24, 1996. He grew up in nearby Galloway Township and attended Absegami High School.<ref>Gill, Mike. [https://973espn.com/absegami-grad-abdullah-anderson-heading-to-windy-city/ "Absegami Grad Abdullah Anderson Heading to Windy City"], WPEN (FM), April 28, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2019. "The Galloway Township product had a very good showing at the NFL combine, allowing him to jump on NFL teams radar, getting workouts with multiple teams including the Seahawks and 49ers... He was the 2017 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, and in 43 career games, the 2014 Absegami alum accumulated 171 tackles, 33.5 tackles for a loss, 15.5 sacks and four blocked kicks."</ref> He is the only son of Abdullah Anderson Sr. and Octavia Anderson. Anderson has one older sister, Amira.<ref name="Bucknell bio" /> Anderson, who had played youth football, decided for his senior year it was time to tell Braves coach Dennis Scuderi Jr. that he might like to finish out his prep career with one season of football. Anderson went on to have a good enough season to catch the eye of Bucknell University coach Joe Susan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-01-10 |title=Former Absegami basketball star Abdullah Anderson hoping for a shot at the NFL - South Jersey Glory Days |url=https://sjglorydays.com/former-absegami-basketball-star-abdullah-anderson-hoping-for-a-shot-at-the-nfl/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=sjglorydays.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Quite a turn of events for a kid who thought he was going to play college basketball. Anderson disciplined his body and weight and went from 235 as a senior in high school to 300 pounds in his college career.
==College career== Anderson attended Bucknell, where he majored in economics. As a freshman, he started all 11 games at defensive tackle; he was one of five defensive players to start every game and the only freshman on team to do so.<ref name="Bucknell bio"<ref name="Bucknell bio">{{cite web|url=https://bucknellbison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3595|title=Abdullah Anderson|work=Bucknell Bison|accessdate=September 26, 2019}}</ref>
During his second year in 2015, Anderson was one of six defensive players to start all 11 games and one of three defensive linemen to start every game. He totaled 46 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and three pass breakups from defensive tackle position. He ranked seventh on team in tackles and fifth on squad in tackles for loss.<ref name="Bucknell bio" />
In his junior season, Anderson started all 11 games on the defensive line for a third straight year. He ranked fourth on team with 55 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, five pass breakups and two blocked kicks. Anderson ranked second in the Patriot League in tackles for loss and ranked third in Patriot League in sacks. He was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week on November 21 after totaling five tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one pass breakup and two blocked field goals against Fordham.<ref name="Bucknell bio" />
During his senior year in 2017, Anderson recorded 42 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, an interception, and blocked an extra point. In addition to being named All-Patriot League for the fourth time, he was named the 2017 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year and NCAA FCS Collegiate Player of the Year by the Brooks-Irvine Memorial Football Club.<ref name="Anderson signs with Bears">{{cite web|url=https://bucknellbison.com/news/2018/4/28/211713858.aspx|title=Bucknell's Abdullah Anderson Signs with Chicago Bears|work=Bucknell Bison|date=April 28, 2018|accessdate=September 26, 2019}}</ref> He was also named second-team All-American by the Associated Press.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dailyitem.com/sports/bucknell-s-anderson-signed-to-bears-practice-squad/article_e2a2916a-b052-11e8-8566-43fb8407bf4d.html|title=Bucknell's Anderson signed to Bears' practice squad|newspaper=The Daily Item|date=September 28, 2018|accessdate=September 26, 2019}}</ref>
Anderson ended his college career with 43 starts in which he had 171 tackles, 33.5 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks, and a school-record four blocked kicks.<ref name="Anderson signs with Bears" />
==Professional career== {{NFL predraft | height ft = 6 | height in = 3 1/4 | weight = 303 | dash = 5.12 | ten split = 1.75 | twenty split = 2.89 | shuttle = 4.68 | cone drill = 7.38 | vertical = 30.0 | broad ft = 8 | broad in = 10 | bench = 32 | arm span = 32 5/8 | hand span = 10 3/8 | note = All values from Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1005964&DraftYear=2018 |title=2018 NFL Draft Scout Abdullah Anderson College Football Profile |access-date=May 21, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/101939 |title=Abdullah Anderson 2018 NFL Draft Profile |website=insider.espn.com |access-date=May 21, 2023}}</ref> }}
===Chicago Bears=== Before the 2018 NFL draft, Anderson participated in private workouts with the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.<ref>{{cite web|last=Larrabee|first=Kirk|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/Article/San-Francisco-49ers-workout-Bucknell-defensive-tackle-Abdullah-Anderson-117260629/|title=49ers workout Bucknell defensive tackle Abdullah Anderson|publisher=247Sports.com|date=April 12, 2018|accessdate=September 26, 2019}}</ref> After not being selected in the draft, he signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Roster-Moves-Bears-ink-15-undrafted-rookie-free-agents/c9cc7442-1038-4858-af69-dce86c95bed7|title=Roster Moves: Bears ink 15 undrafted rookie free agents|publisher=Chicago Bears|date=May 10, 2018|accessdate=May 11, 2018}}</ref> He was released during final roster cuts and signed to the team's practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Michael David|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/09/01/khalil-mack-trade-official-bears-down-to-53/|title=Khalil Mack trade official, Bears down to 53|publisher=Profootballtalk.com|date=September 1, 2018|accessdate=September 2, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Campbell|first=Rich|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-practice-squad-53-roster-20180902-story.html|title=Bears announce their 10-man practice squad|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=September 3, 2018|accessdate=September 18, 2018}}</ref> He remained with the team for the 2019 offseason after signing a future/reserve contract.<ref>{{cite news|last=Finley|first=Patrick|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-sign-10-players-to-futures-contracts/|title=Bears sign 10 players to futures contracts|newspaper=Chicago Sun-Times|date=January 8, 2019|accessdate=January 14, 2019}}</ref>
Anderson made the 2019 Bears' final roster and played in his maiden NFL game in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers.<ref name="Bears sign DT Abdullah Anderson" /> He was waived on September 11 and moved to the practice squad to make room for tight end J. P. Holtz,<ref>{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-add-te-holtz-waive-dt-anderson|title=Roster moves: Bears add TE Holtz, waive DT Anderson|publisher=Chicago Bears|date=September 11, 2019|accessdate=September 11, 2019|archive-date=September 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928223856/https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-add-te-holtz-waive-dt-anderson|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Wiltfong Jr.|first=Lester A.|url=https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2019/9/13/20864491/chicago-bears-sign-abdullah-anderson-to-the-practice-squad-release-james-vaughters-roster-j-p-holtz|title=Bears sign Abdullah Anderson to the practice squad, release James Vaughters|work=Windy City Gridiron|publisher=SB Nation|date=September 13, 2019|accessdate=September 13, 2019}}</ref> but was promoted to the active roster on September 23 to increase defensive line depth following Bilal Nichols' injury.<ref name="Bears sign DT Abdullah Anderson">{{cite news|last=Barbieri|first=Alyssa|url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/23/bears-sign-dt-abdullah-anderson-waive-te-bradley-sowell/|title=Bears sign DT Abdullah Anderson, waive TE Bradley Sowell|newspaper=USA Today|publisher=Bears Wire|date=September 23, 2019|accessdate=September 23, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on September 30 and re-signed to the team's practice squad on October 1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bears waive DL Abdullah Anderson|url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/30/bears-waive-dl-abdullah-anderson/|work=Bears Wire|date=September 30, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=BearsPR |number=1179136213850185728 |date= October 1, 2019 |title=#Bears roster move: We have signed DL Abdullah Anderson to the practice squad. }}</ref> He was promoted to the 53-man roster again on October 14 after Kyle Long was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nfl/bears-put-kyle-long-on-ir-promote-abdullah-anderson/2019/10/14/573c1526-eeac-11e9-bb7e-d2026ee0c199_story.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014180546/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nfl/bears-put-kyle-long-on-ir-promote-abdullah-anderson/2019/10/14/573c1526-eeac-11e9-bb7e-d2026ee0c199_story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 14, 2019|title=Bears put Kyle Long on IR, promote Abdullah Anderson|agency=Associated Press|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=October 14, 2019|accessdate=October 14, 2019}}</ref>
In the third quarter of the Bears' 36–25 loss to the New Orleans Saints on October 20, 2019, Anderson recorded his first career NFL sack on Teddy Bridgewater. In addition to his sack, Anderson had a tackle for loss and two total tackles.<ref>{{cite news|last=Weinberg|first=David|url=https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local-nfl-update-abdullah-anderson-earns-first-career-sack-for/article_2100b01d-77d5-5d5a-b286-16b65a847a25.html|title=Local NFL update: Abdullah Anderson earns first career sack for Bears|newspaper=The Press of Atlantic City|date=October 21, 2019|accessdate=January 16, 2020}}</ref>
Anderson was among the final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,<ref>{{cite news|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-chicago-bears-announce-53-man-roster|title=Roster Moves: Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster|publisher=Chicago Bears|date=September 5, 2020|accessdate=September 5, 2020}}</ref> before being placed on the practice squad a day later.<ref>{{cite news|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-sign-16-to-practice-squad|title=Roster Moves: Bears sign 16 to practice squad|publisher=Chicago Bears|date=September 6, 2020|accessdate=September 6, 2020}}</ref> He was released on September 14.<ref>{{cite news|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-ledarius-mack-joins-practice-squad|title=Roster Moves: Ledarius Mack joins practice squad|publisher=Chicago Bears|date=September 14, 2020|accessdate=September 14, 2020|archive-date=September 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200917202005/https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-ledarius-mack-joins-practice-squad|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Minnesota Vikings=== On September 21, 2020, Anderson was signed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/anthony-barr-on-ir-sign-abdullah-anderson-practice-squad|title=Vikings Place LB Anthony Barr on IR; Sign DT Abdullah Anderson to Practice Squad|work=Minnesota Vikings|date=September 21, 2020|accessdate=September 21, 2020}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 for the team's week 9 game against the Detroit Lions, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vikings Elevate Brett Jones to Active Roster; Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/brett-jones-to-active-roster-announce-roster-moves |website=Vikings.com |date=November 7, 2020 |accessdate=December 13, 2020}}</ref> His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Five players have contracts expire |url=https://www.fantasyguru.com/vikings-five-players-have-contracts-expire/ |website=FantasyGuru.com |date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=February 17, 2021 |archive-date=January 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118094552/https://www.fantasyguru.com/vikings-five-players-have-contracts-expire/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===Pittsburgh Steelers=== Anderson signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 12, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |author=Varley, Teresa |title=Steelers sign Anderson |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-anderson |website=Steelers.com |date=April 12, 2021 |access-date=April 12, 2021 |archive-date=April 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412191557/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-anderson |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was waived on August 17, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers reduce roster to 85 players|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-reduce-roster-to-85-players|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=August 17, 2021|access-date=August 18, 2021|archive-date=August 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818004104/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-reduce-roster-to-85-players|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Green Bay Packers (first stint)=== On August 25, 2021, Anderson signed with the Packers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Packers place WR Devin Funchess on IR, sign two |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-place-wr-devin-funchess-on-ir-sign-two |publisher=packers.com |access-date=August 25, 2021 |archive-date=August 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825203734/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-place-wr-devin-funchess-on-ir-sign-two |url-status=dead }}</ref> On August 31, 2021, Packers released Anderson as part of their final roster cuts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Packers announce roster moves |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-roster-moves-x7726 |publisher=packers.com |access-date=August 31, 2021 |archive-date=August 31, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831234104/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-roster-moves-x7726 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web |title=Packers sign 16 players to practice squad |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-16-players-to-practice-squad |publisher=packers.com |access-date=September 1, 2021 |archive-date=September 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901181556/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-16-players-to-practice-squad |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was released on September 21, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Packers release TE Jace Sternberger|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-release-te-jace-sternberger|publisher=packers.com|access-date=September 21, 2021|archive-date=September 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921212356/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-release-te-jace-sternberger|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Tennessee Titans (first stint)=== On September 29, 2021, Anderson was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Move WR Marcus Johnson, DB Brady Breeze to "Designated for Return from Injured Reserve" List|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-move-wr-marcus-johnson-db-brady-breeze-to-designated-for-return-from-inju|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=September 29, 2021}}</ref> He was released on October 26.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Add Two to Practice Squad, Release Three Others|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-two-to-practice-squad-release-three-others|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=October 26, 2021}}</ref>
===Green Bay Packers (second stint)=== On November 2, 2021, Anderson was signed to the Packers practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |title=Packers sign LS Steven Wirtel to active roster |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-ls-steven-wirtel-to-active-roster |publisher=packers.com |access-date=November 2, 2021}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on December 18 ahead of a week 15 game against Baltimore Ravens.<ref>{{cite web |title=Packers sign S Shawn Davis to active roster |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-s-shawn-davis-to-active-roster |publisher=packers.com |access-date=December 18, 2021}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster again on January 1, 2022, ahead of a Week 17 game against the Vikings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Packers activate six off reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-activate-six-off-reserve-covid-19-list |publisher=packers.com |access-date=January 1, 2022}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster the third time on January 8, 2022, ahead of a Week 18 game against the Detroit Lions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Packers activate C/G Josh Myers off injured reserve |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-activate-c-g-josh-myers-off-injured-reserve |publisher=packers.com |access-date=January 8, 2022}}</ref>
===Atlanta Falcons=== On August 7, 2022, Anderson signed with the Atlanta Falcons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Falcons reinforce defensive line with new signing |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-reinforce-defensive-line-with-new-signing |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=August 7, 2022}}</ref> On September 1, 2022, Anderson was signed to the 53 man roster for the Falcons.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-place-jalen-mayfield-marlon-daivdson-on-injured-reserve-re-sign-three | title=Falcons place players on injured reserve, re-sign others }}</ref> The Falcons released Anderson on September 10, 2022, a day before the start of the 2022 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons flex TE Anthony Firkser to active roster for Sunday, cut DL Abdullah Anderson|url=https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2022/9/10/23346203/falcons-flex-te-anthony-firkser-to-active-roster-for-sunday-cut-dl-abdullah-anderson|author=Choate, Dave|website=Thefalcoholic.com|date=September 10, 2022}}</ref> He was signed to the practice squad two days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons add DL Abdullah Anderson to practice squad, place OL Tyler Vrabel on IR|url=https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2022/9/12/23348232/falcons-add-dl-abdullah-anderson-to-practice-squad-place-ol-tyler-vrabel-on-ir|author=Choate, Dave|website=Thefalcoholic.com|date=September 12, 2022}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on September 19.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons add defensive lineman to active roster|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-add-defensive-lineman-to-active-roster|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=September 19, 2022}}</ref> Anderson found a more permanent home with the Falcons, playing in 16 games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brener |first=Jeremy |date=2023-03-18 |title=Commanders DT Abdullah Anderson 'Can't Wait' to Start with New Team |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/news/washington-commanders-dt-abdullah-anderson-new-team-sign-free-agency-nfl |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref>
===Washington Commanders=== Anderson signed with the Washington Commanders on March 17, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=Commanders sign DL Abdullah Anderson|date=March 17, 2023|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-dl-abdullah-anderson |website=Commanders.com |access-date=March 17, 2023}}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2023, but re-signed two days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Commanders release 20 players, place four on IR|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-release-20-players-place-four-on-ir|author=Selby, Zach|website=Commanders.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-lb-jabril-cox-to-practice-squad-amid-several-roster-moves|work=Commanders.com|title=Commanders sign LB Jabril Cox to practice squad amid several roster moves|date=August 31, 2023|accessdate=August 31, 2023}}</ref> On October 14, he was released again and signed to the practice squad two days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-activate-de-efe-obada-from-injured-reserve|work=Commanders.com|title=Commanders activate DE Efe Obada from Injured Reserve|date=October 14, 2023|accessdate=October 14, 2023|first=Zach|last=Selby}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-dt-abdullah-anderson-to-practice-squad|work=Commanders.com|title=Commanders sign DT Abdullah Anderson to practice squad|date=October 16, 2023|accessdate=October 16, 2023}}</ref> He played seven games during the 2023 season, making eight tackles and a fumble recovery.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abdullah Anderson 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeAb00/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=Jan 8, 2025}}</ref>
===Tennessee Titans (second stint)=== On August 16, 2024, Anderson signed with the Tennessee Titans.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Add DL Abdullah Anderson, Place DL Marlon Davidson on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/do-not-publish-titans-add-dl-abdullah-anderson-place-dl-marlon-davidson-on-injured-reserve|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 16, 2024}}</ref> He was released on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-trim-roster-ahead-of-nfl-s-deadline-x2824|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Add 12 Players to the Team's Practice Squad|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-12-players-to-the-team-s-practice-squad|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 28, 2024}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 19.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Promote DL Abdullah Anderson to 53-Man Roster, Place WR Treylon Burks on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-promote-dl-abdullah-anderson-to-53-man-roster-place-wr-treylon-burks-on-injured-reserve|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=October 19, 2024}}</ref> He was waived on October 28, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Waive WR Mason Kinsey from 53-Man Roster, Add Three Players to the Team's Practice Squad|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-waive-wr-mason-kinsey-from-53-man-roster-add-three-players-to-the-team-s-practice-squad|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=October 29, 2024}}</ref> He played four games during the 2024 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abdullah Anderson 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeAb00/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=Jan 8, 2025}}</ref>
Anderson signed a reserve/future contract with Tennessee on January 6, 2025.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Sign 12 Players to Futures Contracts|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-sign-12-players-to-futures-contracts|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=January 6, 2025}}</ref> On May 13, Anderson was released by the Titans.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wyatt |first1=Jim |title=Titans Sign CB Amani Oruwariye and DL Carlos Watkins, Release DL Abdullah Anderson |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-sign-cb-amani-oruwariye-and-dl-carlos-watkins-release-dl-abdullah-anderson |website=tennesseetitans.com |access-date=14 May 2025}}</ref>
==Career NFL statistics== ===Regular season=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5" |Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="4"| Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !Tkl!! Ast !! Comb !! Solo !! Sack !! Int !! Yards !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yards !! TD |- ! 2019 !! CHI | 6 || 0 |3|| 1 || 4 || 3 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2020 !! MIN | 1 || 0 |0|| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2021 !! GB | 3 || 0 |1|| 1 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2022 !! ATL | '''16''' || '''8''' |'''15'''|| '''25''' || '''40''' || '''12''' || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- !2023 !WASH |7 |0 |5 |3 |8 |4 |.5 |0 |0 |0.0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |'''1''' |0 |0 |- !2024 !TEN |4 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0.0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |- ! colspan="2" |Career !! 37 !! 8 !24!! 30 !! 54 !! 20 !! 2.5 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 1 !! 0 !! 1 !! 0 !! 0 |- | colspan="19" |<small>Source: [https://www.nfl.com/players/abdullah-anderson/stats/career NFL.com]</small> |}
== Personal life == Abdullah Anderson's cousin Austin Johnson plays currently for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
== References == {{reflist}}
==External links== *[https://bucknellbison.com/sports/football/roster/abdullah-anderson/3595 Bucknell Bison bio]
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