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Anthony Nelson is 29 years old, born March 4, 1997. Nelson is 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) and 271 lb (123 kg). Nelson plays linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (as of November 3, 2026). Nelson's 2026 salary is $4,500,000, under a contract through 2027. Nelson was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019, round 4, pick 107, out of Iowa.
Anthony Nelson at a glance
- Age29 born March 4, 1997
- Height6 ft 7 in 201 cm
- Weight271 lb 123 kg
- Experience8th season debut 2019
- CollegeIowa
- 2026 salary$4.5 million contract through 2027
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Anthony Nelson stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs Falcons | W 16–0 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | at Panthers | W 43–13 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | vs Packers | L 14–17 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | vs Vikings | L 16–23 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 20 | vs Browns | L 19–23 | 1 | 0 |
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Contract
Anthony Nelson contract
- 2026 salary$4.5 million + $500,000 bonus
- Signed through2027
- WithTampa Bay Buccaneers
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1.3 million | – |
| 2020 | $685,000 | – |
| 2021 | $850,000 | – |
| 2022 | $965,000 | – |
| 2023 | $5.5 million | – |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | – |
| 2025 | $5.5 million | – |
| 2026 | $4.5 million | $500,000 |
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Anthony Nelson is on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coached by Todd Bowles.
- BornMarch 4, 1997, Urbandale, IA, USA
- Height6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
- Weight271 lb (123 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2019, round 4, pick 107
- Drafted byTampa Bay Buccaneers
- Debut2019
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