C.J. Anderson

Detroit Lions - RB

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RB C.J. Anderson announced his retirement after seven seasons in the NFL. 

4 years ago

Anderson, 29, an undrafted free agent, had one 1,000 rushing season in his career -- 2017 in Denver. He become a fantasy football hero in 2018 when he started two late-season games for the Rams, rushing for 299 total yards and two touchdowns. Anderson is expected to pursue a career in coaching. 

2020-09-18 1:42:07 (ET)

Anderson had a workout with the Seahawks on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

5 years ago

Anderson was cut by the Lions after Week 2 and has been unable to latch on with another team despite multiple workouts. The Seahawks lost Chris Carson (hip) and C.J. Prosise (arm) to season-ending injuries during Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, leaving Travis Homer as the only available running back on the roster.

2019-12-23 5:44:53 (ET)

Anderson had a workout with the Raiders on Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

5 years ago

Anderson began the season with the Lions but was let go after rushing 16 times for 43 yards through the first two weeks of the season. The 28-year-old continues to look for a new team after providing a boost for the Rams in the playoffs last season.

2019-10-21 6:43:11 (ET)

Anderson is working out for the Texans on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

5 years ago

Anderson has been without a team since being released by Detroit on Sept. 17. The 28-year-old took 16 carries for just 42 yards (2.6 YPC) in two games with the Lions this season.

2019-09-24 1:39:38 (ET)

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