Derek Anderson

  • Derek Anderson is a professional quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.

    Anderson began the 2008 season as the Browns' starter, but was benched after week nine and replaced by Brady Quinn. Two weeks later, Anderson returned to the field after Quinn broke a finger. During a November 30, 2008, loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Anderson sprained his left MCL and will miss the rest of the season.FOX Sports: Torn MCL to sideline Anderson for season (December 1, 2008)

  • NFL Career

    Derek Anderson was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2005, but was released before ever playing. Anderson was then signed off of waivers by the Browns. He did not see any playing time his first year as a third-string quarterback. In 2006, Anderson played in five games and started three of them. He threw for 793 yards with five touchdowns and eight interceptions.NFL.com: Derek Anderson

    Charlie Frye was named the Browns' starter for the 2007 season. After a poor performance in the season opener, Frye was replaced with Anderson. Anderson went on to start the remaining 15 games, leading the Browns to a 10-5 record as a starter. Anderson threw for 3,787 yards with 29 touchdowns and 19 interceptions as the Browns narrowly missed making the playoffs.NFL.com: Derek Anderson Anderson finished with a quarterback rating of 82.5 and was named to his first Pro Bowl.Cleveland Browns: Edwards, Cribbs going to Hawaii (December 18, 2007)

  • 2008 Season

    On November 3, 2008, the Browns announced that Brady Quinn was replacing Derek Anderson as the starting quarterback for the team. In eight games in the 2008 season, Anderson struggled, completing less than 50 percent of his passes. The Browns had signed Anderson to a $35 million contract for seven years during the 2008 off-season. The Browns have been hampered by injuries to the receiving corps, including crucial injuries to Donte Stallworth and Kellen Winslow Jr.ESPN.com: Browns move Quinn into starting lineup (November 3, 2008)

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