Washington Commanders Sign Former Falcons Defensive End
Headed to Washington.
The Washington Commanders have signed former Atlanta Falcons defensive end Abdullah Anderson.
Falcons free agent DT Abdullah Anderson will be signing w/ the Washington Commanders pending a physical, according to his agent Jeremy Appledorf @J_App10 of @EMGSportsAgents
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) March 17, 2023
Anderson, 27, had 40 tackles, 2 TFLs, QB hit, PD in 16 gms (8 starts) in ‘22
A strong D line gets deeper
Anderson joins the Commanders after spending the 2022 season with the Falcons, recording 40 total tackles, one sack and one pass defended across 16 total games.
He posted career highs in tackles and games played.
Anderson will join an experienced Commanders defensive line, which includes players such as Daron Payne, Efe Obada, Jonathan Allen, Montez Sweat, Chase Young, James Smith-Williams, and Phidarian Mathis.
#Commanders signed Abdullah Anderson
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 17, 2023
Anderson entered the league as an undrafted free agent, playing in a small role with the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, and the Packers before securing a larger role with the Falcons last season.
He'll look to build off his career season with Washington in 2023.
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