Darius Anderson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Heads to IR The Texans placed Anderson (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact The third-year running back is slated to undergo surgery after he suffered a season-ending knee dislocation during Tuesday's practice. Anderson spent the last two years with the Colts' and Cowboys' practice squads before signing with Houston this offseason.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Done for the season Anderson will undergo season-ending surgery after dislocating his knee during camp Tuesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Anderson was considered a longshot to make the final roster, so this news does not impact Houston's running back depth chart. The 5-foot-11, 212-pound back has yet to record an NFL carry after spending the last two seasons on various practice squads.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charges dropped The Harris County District Attorney's office dismissed the burglary charges against Anderson on Friday because of insufficient evidence, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact With the charges against him dropped, Anderson can shift his focus back to trying to earn a spot on the Texans' roster. He's fighting an uphill battle in that regard in a crowded backfield led by Marlon Mack, Rex Burkhead and rookie fourth-round pick Dameon Pierce.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans running back Darius Anderson allegedly broke into ex-girlfriend's house Darius Anderson, a practice squad running back for the Houston Texans, has been arrested and charged with burglary.

JULY 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Arrested last Friday Anderson was arrested and charged Friday for burglary with the intent to commit assault and theft, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.

Impact Anderson signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans in January after joining their practice squad last December. The 24-year old has also spent time with the Cowboys' and Colts' practice squads since going undrafted out of TCU in 2020, but he has yet to appear in an NFL game.

JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston RB Darius Anderson Arrested on Rape Charge; Texans Issue Statement “We are aware of the report involving Darius Anderson,’’ the Texans said in a Monday night statement.

JULY 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cowboys Ex Prospect Darius Anderson Arrested on 'Intent to Rape' Charge “We are gathering information and have no further comment at this time,” a Texans spokesman said.

JULY 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texans RB Darius Anderson arrested for burglary with intent to rape Houston Texans running back Darius Anderson was arrested and charged Friday for burglary with intent to rape, according to Harris County (...

JULY 19, 2022 • NFL.COM

Reaches futures deal Anderson signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Anderson signed a practice squad deal with the Texans in mid-December while Rex Burkhead was dealing with a hip injury. However, the undrafted free agent out of TCU never saw the field for Houston.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands practice squad spot The Texans signed Anderson to the practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Anderson lands on the practice squad of a Texans team that will be without Rex Burkhead (hip) for Week 15. As a result, there's a chance Anderson could see emergency reserve duties during Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Time up in Indy The Colts waived Anderson on Tuesday.

Impact Anderson spent time on Indianapolis' practice squad last season. He even saw an opportunity to join the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement, but he wasn't called upon to take the field. The 2020 UDFA will now hope to secure an opportunity elsewhere.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs future contract Anderson landed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Anderson will likely serve as a depth option at running back behind Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines in the upcoming season. The 23-year-old has yet to see his first NFL snap but will hopefully get the opportunity to in the 2021 campaign.

JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted as COVID replacement Anderson was elevated from the Colts' practice squad Friday.

Impact Anderson joins the roster as a COVID-19 replacement for Jordan Wilkins. He'll work as the No. 3 running back behind Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines in the wild-card round Saturday in Buffalo, but Anderson's unlikely to see significant game action barring an injury to Taylor or Hines.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets bump from practice squad Anderson was elevated from the Colts' practice squad Sunday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact The 23-year-old back from TCU is slated for a potential NFL debut in the Colts' regular-season finale after Jordan Wilkins was moved to the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday afternoon. Anderson is expected to slot in as a depth option at running back behind Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines for Sunday's divisional tilt.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Cowboys' Collins, Lee headed to IR, should return

A person with knowledge of the decision says the Dallas Cowboys intend to put right tackle La'el Collins and linebacker Sean Lee on injured reserve with a plan for both to return

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Let go by Cowboys Anderson has been waived by the Cowboys, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Anderson, who joined the team as an undrafted free agent, had been looking to secure a depth role in the team's backfield and could end up landing on Dallas' practice squad if he clears waivers.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: Darius Anderson rushes in for 4-yard TOUCHDOWN

NOVEMBER 3, 2018 • Fox Sports

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AP source: Cowboys' Collins, Lee headed to IR, should return

HIGHLIGHTS: Darius Anderson rushes in for 4-yard TOUCHDOWN