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- Born: June 15, 1983Cleveland Browns: Derek Anderson
- Birthplace: Portland, OregonCleveland Browns: Derek Anderson
- Height: 6'6"Cleveland Browns: Derek Anderson
- Weight: 230 lbsCleveland Browns: Derek Anderson
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- College: Oregon State UniversityCleveland Browns: Derek Anderson
- NFL Draft: 213th overall in 2005 (Baltimore Ravens)Cleveland Browns: Derek Anderson
- Pro Bowl selection in 2007Cleveland Browns: Derek Anderson
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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 AndersonCharlie 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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Derek Anderson Questions
Now that Derek Jeter tied the Yankees career hits record, how much further will he go? 7 AnswersJeter is 35 years old, but is also having a career year. In 2001 he signed a 10-year contract (http://bit.ly/4xrGrw), putting him under contract through the en... read more
Is Anderson Cooper Drunk in this clip? 4 AnswersThe video has been crudely manipulated and slowed down. I watch AC360 every night, and I never remember Anderson talking like this. :) This clip was probably ch... read more
Where will Garret Anderson play in 2009? 2 AnswersRight now, no one knows . . . not even Garret! Please see source below - just posted to the Internet a few hours ago. read more
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Derek Anderson Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Cleveland Browns
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-6
- Weight: 230
- Rookie Year: 2005




