Jonathan Anderson LB FA Tue 9/12/17 4:56 PM
Jonathan Anderson
LB FA
Anderson was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderosn was waived by the Bears prior to the start of the regular season, but he will be called up with the open roster spot created by Jerrell Freeman being placed on injured reserve. Anderson will provide additional depth at linebacker for Chicago.
Jonathan Anderson LB FA Sat 9/2/17 6:15 PM
Jonathan Anderson
LB FA
Anderson (ankle) was waived by the Bears on Saturday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson only saw action in the Bears first preseason game against the Broncos, as he has been dealing with an ankle injury. The 26-year-old has bounced between the Bears' roster and practice squad the last couple seasons, and is expected to return to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
Jonathan Anderson LB FA Sat 8/12/17 4:53 PM
Jonathan Anderson
LB FA
Anderson is dealing with a high ankle sprain, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
It isn't certain when Anderson suffered the injury, or when he'll be back in action.
Jonathan Anderson LB FA Wed 11/23/16 2:46 PM
Jonathan Anderson
LB FA
Anderson was signed by the Bears on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson appeared in three games with the Bears earlier this season before being released, but he'll return to the team with plans for him to provide depth at inside linebacker and on special teams.
Jonathan Anderson LB FA Tue 9/27/16 5:24 PM
Jonathan Anderson
LB FA
Anderson was waived by the Bears on Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Bears cut ties with the 24-year-old linebacker after he saw a season-high 39 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. Anderson recorded four tackles in three games with the Bears, playing mostly on special teams. He now has a chance to be picked up by another team looking to add linebacker depth.
Jonathan Anderson LB FA Wed 9/7/16 7:16 PM
Jonathan Anderson
LB FA
Anderson was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson was recovering from a shoulder injury in late August, but his absence from the injury report shows he should be ready to go for Week 1 as a depth inside linebacker.
Jonathan Anderson LB FA Sun 8/28/16 12:17 AM
Jonathan Anderson
LB FA
Anderson suffered a shoulder injury during Saturday's preseason loss to the Chiefs, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent in May of 2015, Anderson was a resident of the practice squad for the first five games before receiving a promotion to the active roster In Week 6. He earned three starts along the way, compiling 36 tackles (30 solo), two passes defended, and one interception, while logging 30 percent of the defensive snaps and 32 percent of the special teams snaps. Currently, the severity of Anderson's shoulder injury is unknown, but he serves as a depth inside linebacker when healthy.