Anthony Lanier

American gridiron football player (born 1993)

American football player

Anthony Lanier II

Lanier with the Washington Redskins in 2016

No. 91 – Saskatchewan Roughriders

Position:

Defensive end

Personal information

Born:

(1993-05-08) May 8, 1993 (age 31)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.

Height:

6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)

Weight:

285 lb (129 kg)

Career information

High school:

Herschel V. Jenkins

College:

Alabama A&M

Undrafted:

2016

Career history

Washington Redskins (2016–2018)
Los Angeles Chargers (2018–2020)
Kansas City Chiefs (2020)*
Saskatchewan Roughriders (2021–present)

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Roster status:

Active

CFL status:

American

Career NFL statistics

Total tackles:	14
Sacks:	5.0
Forced fumbles:	1
Fumble recoveries:	2

Career CFL statistics

Tackles:	37
Quarterback sacks:	8
Interceptions:	0
Forced fumbles:	2

Player stats at PFR · CFL.ca

Anthony Lanier II (born May 8, 1993) is an American football defensive end for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Alabama A&M and was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

After going unselected in the 2016 NFL Draft, Lanier signed with the Washington Redskins on May 6, 2016.^[1] Standing out in training camp and the preseason, the team announced he made the 53-man roster on September 3, 2016.^[2] In his NFL debut in Week 8, Lanier recovered a fumble forced by Chris Baker on Bengals' quarterback Andy Dalton. He was placed on injured reserve on December 13, 2016.^[3]

Lanier was inactive for the first six games of 2017. In Week 11 against the New Orleans Saints, he recorded first career sack on Drew Brees.^[4] He would have a breakout performance in Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals recording two sacks, three pass deflections, and a forced fumble.^[5] On September 3, 2018, the Redskins waived/injured Lanier.^[6] He went unclaimed in the waiver stage, and reverted to the team's injured reserve list before being waived with an injury settlement on September 8.^[7]

Los Angeles Chargers

On November 7, 2018, Lanier was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.^[8] He was promoted to the active roster on December 20, 2018.^[9]

On August 31, 2019, Lanier was waived by the Chargers and signed to the practice squad the next day.^[10]^[11] His practice squad contract with the team expired on January 6, 2020.^[12]

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 8, 2020, Lanier signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.^[13] He was waived on April 28, 2020.^[14]

Lanier had a tryout with the Detroit Lions on August 19, 2020.^[15]

New Orleans Saints

Lanier was signed by the New Orleans Saints on August 29, 2020.^[16] He was placed on injured reserve on September 5, 2020,^[17] and waived with an injury settlement on September 11.^[18]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Lanier signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL on March 2, 2021.^[19]

References

^ Jones, Mike (May 6, 2016). "Redskins sign seven more undrafted free agents". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
^ Tesfatsion, Master (August 2, 2016). "Redskins' defense snap counts vs. the Jets: Rookie Anthony Lanier shines". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
^ Czarda, Stephen (December 13, 2016). "Redskins Sign Linebacker Nick Moody, Place Anthony Lanier On Injured Reserve". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017.
^ "Redskins-Saints Monday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. November 20, 2017. Archived from the original on December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
^ Martin, Kimberley (December 17, 2017). "'The sky is the limit for him': Anthony Lanier delivers breakout game for Redskins". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
^ Kring-Schreifels, Jake (September 3, 2018). "Redskins Sign Caleb Brantley, Waive Anthony Lanier II". Redskins.com. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
^ "9/8: Redskins Make Roster Move". Redskins.com. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
^ Henne, Ricky (November 7, 2018). "Chargers Sign Anthony Lanier, Kyle Wilson to Practice Squad". Chargers.com.
^ Henne, Ricky (December 20, 2018). "Chargers Promote Anthony Lanier, Waive Chris Landrum". Chargers.com.
^ "Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. August 31, 2019. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
^ "Chargers Announce Practice Squad". Chargers.com. September 1, 2019. Archived from the original on September 20, 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
^ @HBalzer721 (January 7, 2020). "Chargers practice-squad contracts expired Monday: WR Anthony Johnson; DE Anthony Lanier; WR Artavis Scott" (Tweet). Retrieved January 9, 2020 – via Twitter.
^ "Chiefs sign DE Anthony Lanier to reserve/future contract". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. January 8, 2020.
^ Goldman, Charles (April 28, 2020). "Chiefs release DE Anthony Lanier". USAToday.com. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
^ @AlbertBreer (August 19, 2020). "Today's workouts/visits" (Tweet). Retrieved August 21, 2020 – via Twitter.
^ "Saints fill out the roster with former Chiefs, Chargers pass rusher Anthony Lanier". Saints Wire. August 29, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
^ "Saints announce 53-man roster reductions for 2020". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 5, 2020.
^ "Anthony Lanier: Waived with injury settlement". CBSSports.com. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
^ "Riders sign American defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II". Riderville.com. March 2, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2021.