C. J. Anderson
{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1991)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = C. J. Anderson
| image = C. J. Anderson 2014.JPG
| alt = C.J. Anderson
| caption = Anderson with the Denver Broncos in 2014
| current_team =
| number = 22, 20, 35, 26
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|2|10|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Berkeley, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 8
| weight_lbs = 225
| high_school = Jesse M. Bethel
(Vallejo, California)
| college = {{ubl|Laney (2009–2010)|California (2011–2012)}}
| undraftedyear = 2013
| pastteams = * Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2019}})
| pastcoaching = * California (2020)
Volunteer assistant
- Danville (CA) Monte Vista HS (2021)
Head coach - Rice (2022)
Running backs coach
| highlights = * Super Bowl champion (50)
| statseason =
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 3,497
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 4.5
| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 22
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 108
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 900
| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 5
| pfr = A/AndeC.00
}}
Cortrelle Javon Anderson (born February 10, 1991) is an American football coach and former running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons, primarily with the Denver Broncos. After playing college football for the California Golden Bears, he was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2013, where he made one Pro Bowl selection and was part of the team that won a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl 50. Anderson also played in Super Bowl LIII with the Los Angeles Rams. Following his NFL retirement, he rejoined California's football team as a volunteer assistant in 2020 before accepting a head coaching position at Monte Vista High School in Danville in 2021.
Early life
Anderson attended Jesse M. Bethel High School in Vallejo, California, where he played high school football for the Jaguars.{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson, Jesse M. Bethel, Running Back |url=https://247sports.com/Player/CJ-Anderson-9522/high-school-151661/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922024612/https://247sports.com/Player/CJ-Anderson-9522/high-school-151661/ |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}} He rushed for nearly 4,000 yards during his high school career as he led his team to four consecutive playoff appearances, including a spot in the Sac-Joaquin Section title game as a junior in 2007, when he was named the Vallejo Times-Herald Athlete of the Year.{{Cite news |date=February 1, 2016 |title=NFL Dreams For T.J. Ward, C.J. Anderson Began In The Bay Area |url=http://denver.cbslocal.com/2016/02/01/nfl-dreams-for-t-j-ward-c-j-anderson-began-in-the-bay-area/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204070438/http://denver.cbslocal.com/2016/02/01/nfl-dreams-for-t-j-ward-c-j-anderson-began-in-the-bay-area/ |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |work=CBS Denver |language=en}} He was a two-time Vallejo Times Herald MVP and first-team selection, while also picking up first-team All-Solano County Athletic Conference honors in both his junior and senior campaigns. He posted 1,297 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns on the ground and completed 44-of-91 passes for 785 yards and 11 scores as a junior. As a senior, he moved to running back after playing quarterback in an option offensive during his junior campaign and rushed for 1,623 yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground, while also contributing with 2 interceptions on defense. He became the first Bethel player to sign with and play for a Pac-12 school.{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson Bio – The University of California |url=http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=208198961 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202123452/http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=208198961 |archive-date=February 2, 2014 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=calbears.com}} Anderson also participated in track, posting bests of 12.11 seconds in the 100-meter dash and 24.35 seconds in the 200-meter dash.{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson {{!}} California {{!}} Broncos RB |url=https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/c-j-anderson-16603/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304034502/https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/c-j-anderson-16603/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=www.trackingfootball.com}}
College career
=Laney College=
Anderson was selected to the first-team All-American, All-State, and All-NorCal Conference teams while at Laney College in Oakland, California.{{Cite web |title=Laney College C.J. Anderson Archives |url=http://web.peralta.edu/blog/tag/laney-college-c-j-anderson/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204014503/http://web.peralta.edu/blog/tag/laney-college-c-j-anderson/ |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Peralta Colleges |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson Talks About What He Learned At Laney College |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp-cek8NS_o |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922025701/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp-cek8NS_o |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=YouTube.com |publisher=NESN}}{{Cite web |last=Letourneau |first=Connor |date=February 6, 2016 |title=Broncos' C.J. Anderson credits Bay Area for NFL success |url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/Broncos-RB-C-J-Anderson-credits-Bay-Area-support-6810690.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204065758/https://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/Broncos-RB-C-J-Anderson-credits-Bay-Area-support-6810690.php |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=SFChronicle.com |language=en-US}}
=California=
Anderson went on to play at the University of California, Berkeley, after his time at Laney College.{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/cj-anderson-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204070508/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/cj-anderson-1.html |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He shared the Golden Bears backfield with Isi Sofele in the 2011 season.{{Cite web |title=2011 California Golden Bears Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/2011.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902152048/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/2011.html |archive-date=September 2, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} As a junior, Anderson had 72 carries for 345 yards and eight rushing touchdowns to go along with seven receptions for 186 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/cj-anderson-1/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204123942/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/cj-anderson-1/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} As a senior, Anderson continued to share the backfield with Sofele and also shared carries with Brenden Bigelow.{{Cite web |title=2012 California Golden Bears Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/2012.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204014412/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/2012.html |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He produced 126 carries for 790 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go along with plus 15 receptions for 164 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/cj-anderson-1/gamelog/2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204071929/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/cj-anderson-1/gamelog/2012 |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
=College statistics=
| class="wikitable"
! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| School ! rowspan="2"| Conf ! rowspan="2"| Class ! rowspan="2"| Pos ! rowspan="2"| G ! colspan="4" style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" | Rushing ! colspan="4" style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" | Receiving |
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Att
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Yds | style="font-weight:bold;" | Avg | style="font-weight:bold;" | TD | style="font-weight:bold;" | Rec | style="font-weight:bold;" | Yds | style="font-weight:bold;" | Avg | style="font-weight:bold;" | TD |
| 2011
| Pac-12 | JR | RB | 13 | 72 | 345 | 4.8 | 8 | 7 | 186 | 26.6 | 1 |
| 2012
| Pac-12 | SR | RB | 12 | 126 | 790 | 6.3 | 4 | 15 | 164 | 10.9 | 1 |
| style="font-weight:bold;" | [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/cj-anderson-1.html Career]
| style="font-weight:bold;" | California | colspan="3" style="font-weight:bold;" | | style="font-weight:bold;" | 25 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 198 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 1,135 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 5.7 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 12 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 22 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 350 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 15.9 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 2 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 8+1/8
| weight = 224
| dash = 4.60
| ten split = 1.57
| twenty split = 2.67
| shuttle = 4.12
| cone drill = 7.15
| vertical = 32.0
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 11
| bench = 17
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 30
| hand span = 9
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson: Combine Stats |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/c.j.anderson/2540269/combine |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222171748/http://www.nfl.com/player/c.j.anderson/2540269/combine |archive-date=December 22, 2019 |access-date=August 9, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson, California, RB, 2013 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=104863&DraftYear=2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809223618/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=104863&DraftYear=2013 |archive-date=August 9, 2021 |access-date=August 9, 2021 |website=draftscout.com}}
}}
=Denver Broncos=
==2013 season==
Anderson signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on March 17, 2013.{{Cite web |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=March 17, 2013 |title=Lerentee McCray, C.J. Anderson are undrafted Broncos bonus babies |url=http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2013/05/07/lerentee-mccray-c-j-anderson-are-undrafted-broncos-bonus-babies/19325/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929085916/http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2013/05/07/lerentee-mccray-c-j-anderson-are-undrafted-broncos-bonus-babies/19325/ |archive-date=September 29, 2015 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=First-and-Orange}} Anderson suffered a MCL injury during practice before the 2013 season started.{{Cite web |last=Mike |first=Bronco |date=August 15, 2013 |title=CJ Anderson sprained MCL, out 4–6 weeks |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/8/15/4625900/c-j-anderson-has-a-sprained-mcl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104075402/http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/8/15/4625900/c-j-anderson-has-a-sprained-mcl |archive-date=November 4, 2016 |access-date=November 3, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}} Anderson fought to make the roster with a running back unit that contained Knowshon Moreno, Montee Ball, and Ronnie Hillman.{{Cite web |title=2013 Denver Broncos Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2013.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118011102/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2013.htm |archive-date=January 18, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Anderson made his NFL debut on October 27, 2013, running for 22 yards on four carries against the Washington Redskins in the 45–21 victory.{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Denver Broncos – October 27th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310270den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181223194222/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201310270den.htm |archive-date=December 23, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, he appeared in five games as a rookie and recorded seven carries for 38 yards.{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209005401/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00.htm |archive-date=February 9, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Broncos reached Super Bowl XLVIII in Anderson's rookie season but lost 43–8 to the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite news |date=February 3, 2014 |title=Seattle Seahawks beat Denver Broncos, 43–8, to win Super Bowl XLVIII |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/seattle-seahawks-beat-denver-broncos-43-8-to-win-super-bowl-xlviii/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104080917/http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/02/03/super-bowl-xlviii-seahawks-take-on-broncos-at-metlife-stadium-in-east.html |archive-date=November 4, 2016 |access-date=November 3, 2016 |work=Fox News |language=en-US}} Anderson had a reception for 14 yards and two carries for nine yards as he got the ball for the last three plays of the game.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLVIII – Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos – February 2nd, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201402020den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703163032/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201402020den.htm |archive-date=July 3, 2019 |access-date=August 7, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}
==2014 season==
With the departure of Knowshon Moreno to the Miami Dolphins in the offseason, the Broncos backfield provided Anderson with a greater opportunity than the previous season.{{Cite web |date=March 20, 2014 |title=Free agent RB Knowshon Moreno to visit Dolphins |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/03/20/free-agent-rb-knowshon-moreno-to-visit-dolphins/6667081/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204014152/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/03/20/free-agent-rb-knowshon-moreno-to-visit-dolphins/6667081/ |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=USA TODAY |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} However, Montee Ball received a majority of the carries early on in the season. In Week 4, against the Arizona Cardinals, Ball suffered a significant groin injury.{{Cite web |date=October 5, 2014 |title=Broncos RB Montee Ball will be out for 'a while' |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/10/05/montee-ball-injury-return-date-out-while |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204014703/https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/10/05/montee-ball-injury-return-date-out-while |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=SI.com |language=en}} With his role expanding, on November 9, 2014, Anderson scored his first career touchdown, on a 51-yard screen pass from Peyton Manning in a 41–17 rout of the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders – November 9th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411090rai.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021025143/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411090rai.htm |archive-date=October 21, 2021 |access-date=September 22, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Anderson also ran for 90 yards on 13 carries.{{Cite web |last=Montgomery |first=Kyle |date=November 9, 2014 |title=Manning, Anderson rout Raiders 41–17 |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2014/11/9/7183215/broncos-raiders-final-score-peyton-manning-cj-anderson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105094700/http://www.milehighreport.com/2014/11/9/7183215/broncos-raiders-final-score-peyton-manning-cj-anderson |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}} On November 23, 2014, Anderson ran for 167 yards on 27 carries and a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins.{{Cite news |last=Mason |first=Andrew |date=November 23, 2014 |title=C.J. Anderson's 'hot hand' sizzles in Broncos' comeback win |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/CJ-Andersons-hot-hand-sizzles-in-Broncos-comeback-win/599058cc-166b-4e9d-a4bb-1c0eec946a51 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107045926/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/CJ-Andersons-hot-hand-sizzles-in-Broncos-comeback-win/599058cc-166b-4e9d-a4bb-1c0eec946a51 |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |access-date=November 5, 2016}} Anderson's performance was his first game of his career with over 100 rushing yards. On November 30, 2014, Anderson ran for a season-high 168 yards and a receiving touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite news |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=November 30, 2014 |title=C.J. Anderson, Broncos run to big road win over Chiefs |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/c-j-anderson-broncos-run-to-big-road-win-over-chiefs-0ap3000000437230 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105095545/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000437230/article/cj-anderson-broncos-run-to-big-road-win-over-chiefs |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |work=NFL.com}} Anderson ran for over 150 yards each time, the first Denver Broncos running back to do so since Reuben Droughns in 2004.{{Cite web |title=Reuben Droughns 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DrouRe00.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203165622/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DrouRe00.htm |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Montgomery |first=Kyle |date=November 30, 2014 |title=Broncos knock out Chiefs 29–16 |url=https://www.milehighreport.com/2014/11/30/7311771/broncos-chiefs-final-score |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112130419/https://www.milehighreport.com/2014/11/30/7311771/broncos-chiefs-final-score |archive-date=November 12, 2019 |access-date=November 12, 2019 |website=Mile High Report |language=en}} On December 7, 2014, Anderson scored three touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills.{{Cite web |last=Fahey |first=Cian |date=December 7, 2014 |title=Anderson Developing into Elite RB |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2292611-cj-anderson-blossoming-into-one-of-nfls-best-running-backs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105094633/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2292611-cj-anderson-blossoming-into-one-of-nfls-best-running-backs |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=Bleacher Report}} This was Anderson's first multi-touchdown game of his career. On December 22, 2014, Anderson ran for 83 yards and a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=December 23, 2014 |title=C.J. Anderson apologizes for Bengals postgame interview |url=http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2014/12/23/c-j-anderson-apologizes-postgame-interview-answers/31704/ |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=First-and-Orange}} Against the Bengals, he ran for his fifth touchdown of the season. On December 28, 2014, Anderson ran for another three touchdowns against the Oakland Raiders, bringing his total touchdown total to 10.{{Cite web |last=Renck |first=Troy |date=December 28, 2014 |title=Raiders vs. Broncos: Highs, lows of Denver's Week 17 win |url=http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2014/12/28/raiders-vs-broncos-highs-lows-denvers-week-17-victory/31760/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105161139/http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2014/12/28/raiders-vs-broncos-highs-lows-denvers-week-17-victory/31760/ |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=First-and-Orange}} Overall, in the 2014 season, he finished with 849 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, 324 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204192554/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 11, 2015, Anderson ran for 80 yards on 18 carries against the Indianapolis Colts in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos – January 11th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501110den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226041749/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501110den.htm |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |access-date=September 22, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Broncos lost by a score of 13–24.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos – January 11th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501110den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226041749/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501110den.htm |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=January 12, 2015 |title=Davis: Colts used Seahawks 'blueprint' to beat Broncos |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/davis-colts-used-seahawks-blueprint-to-beat-broncos-0ap3000000457149 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205080101/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000457149/article/davis-colts-used-seahawks-blueprint-to-beat-broncos |archive-date=February 5, 2017 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |work=NFL.com}} Anderson was ultimately named to his first Pro Bowl at the end of the season in place of the injured Le'Veon Bell.{{Cite web |date=January 19, 2015 |title=Anderson named to 2015 Pro Bowl |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Anderson-named-to-2015-Pro-Bowl/6e5d563a-d6f1-427b-bf21-240e73d80b7e |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107063602/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Anderson-named-to-2015-Pro-Bowl/6e5d563a-d6f1-427b-bf21-240e73d80b7e |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=Denver Broncos}} He played for Team Irvin in the 2015 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816061701/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |archive-date=August 16, 2018 |access-date=September 22, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2015 season==
Going into the 2015 season, Anderson and Ronnie Hillman were the main running backs for the Broncos.{{Cite web |title=2015 Denver Broncos Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2015.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008061459/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2015.htm |archive-date=October 8, 2021 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Anderson started off the 2015 season slow without breaking 50 rushing yards in a single game through Week 6. On November 1, 2015, Anderson ran for 101 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown in a 29–10 victory over the Green Bay Packers.{{Cite web |last=Lynch |first=Tim |date=November 1, 2015 |title=Second Quarter: Anderson put Broncos up 24–10 |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/11/1/9656812/c-j-anderson-put-the-denver-broncos-up-24-10-over-the-green-bay |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105094540/http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/11/1/9656812/c-j-anderson-put-the-denver-broncos-up-24-10-over-the-green-bay |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}} On December 2, 2015, after a 30–24 win against the New England Patriots in Week 12, Anderson was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Lattimore-Volkmann |first=Laurie |date=December 2, 2015 |title=C.J. Anderson wins Offensive Player of the Week |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/12/2/9835114/broncos-c-j-anderson-named-afc-offensive-player-of-the-week |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105094529/http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/12/2/9835114/broncos-c-j-anderson-named-afc-offensive-player-of-the-week |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}} Anderson compiled 113 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning score in overtime.{{Citation |last=NFL |title=C.J. Anderson's Monster TD Seals the Deal in OT! {{!}} Patriots vs. Broncos {{!}} NFL |date=November 29, 2015 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ilf6lij1w |access-date=November 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513122018/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ilf6lij1w |archive-date=May 13, 2016 |url-status=live}} The Broncos finished the season 12–4 and Anderson had 720 rushing yards with five touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204192559/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Broncos earned the #1-seed in the AFC.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002134230/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 17, 2016, Anderson had 15 carries for 72 yards and the game-winning touchdown in the first playoff game, the Divisional Round against the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Pomponio |first=Ken |date=January 17, 2016 |title=10 telling numbers after the Broncos' playoff victory over the Steelers |url=http://bsndenver.com/denver-broncos-23-pittsburgh-steelers-16-10-telling-numbers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160501192528/http://bsndenver.com/denver-broncos-23-pittsburgh-steelers-16-10-telling-numbers/ |archive-date=May 1, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=bsndenver.com}}{{Citation |last=NFL |title=Broncos Take the Lead! C.J. Anderson's Powerful Goal Line TD! {{!}} Steelers vs. Broncos {{!}} NFL |date=January 17, 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ1mTaHSiDY |access-date=November 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922025704/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ1mTaHSiDY |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |url-status=live}} The Broncos won 23–16.{{Cite news |last=Carney |first=Josh |date=January 17, 2016 |title=Steelers Lose To Broncos 23–16 In AFC Divisional Round |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2016/01/steelers-lose-to-broncos-23-16-in-afc-divisional-round/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922024556/https://steelersdepot.com/2016/01/steelers-lose-to-broncos-23-16-in-afc-divisional-round/ |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |work=Steelers Depot |language=en-US}} In the AFC Championship against the New England Patriots, Anderson had 16 carries for 72 yards.{{Cite web |last=Renck |first=Troy |date=January 24, 2016 |title=Broncos hold off Tom Brady and Patriots, head to Super Bowl |url=http://www.denverpost.com/2016/01/24/broncos-hold-off-tom-brady-and-patriots-head-to-super-bowl/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105160808/http://www.denverpost.com/2016/01/24/broncos-hold-off-tom-brady-and-patriots-head-to-super-bowl/ |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=The Denver Post}} The Broncos won 20–18 to advance to the Super Bowl. On February 7, 2016, Anderson was a key contributor in the Broncos' 24–10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327150125/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=August 31, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}{{Cite news |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=January 24, 2016 |title=Broncos smother Patriots, advance to Super Bowl 50 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-smother-patriots-advance-to-super-bowl-50-0ap3000000627669 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129044124/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000627669/article/broncos-smother-patriots-advance-to-super-bowl-50 |archive-date=November 29, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |work=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Stites |first=Adam |date=February 7, 2016 |title=Broncos win Super Bowl thanks to elite defense |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2016/2/7/10934212/panthers-broncos-2016-super-bowl-50-results-final-score |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105223401/http://www.sbnation.com/2016/2/7/10934212/panthers-broncos-2016-super-bowl-50-results-final-score |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=SBNation.com}} In the game, Anderson totaled 100 yards of offense on 27 touches (23 carries and four receptions), one of his carries being a two-yard touchdown run with just over three minutes left, expanding the Broncos' lead to twelve points.{{Cite news |last=Boilard |first=Kevin |date=February 7, 2016 |title=Three players who filled up the box score in Super Bowl 50 |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/super-bowl-50-denver-broncos-carolina-panthers-box-score-von-miller-020716 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105094925/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/super-bowl-50-denver-broncos-carolina-panthers-box-score-von-miller-020716 |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |work=FOX Sports}}{{Cite web |title=Broncos C. J. Anderson runs up the middle for 2-yard TD |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-super-bowl/0ap3000000634353/C-J-Anderson-runs-up-the-middle-for-2-yard-TD |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108221614/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-super-bowl/0ap3000000634353/C-J-Anderson-runs-up-the-middle-for-2-yard-TD |archive-date=November 8, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}
==2016 season==
After the 2015 season, Anderson became a restricted free agent and signed a four-year, $18 million offer sheet with the Miami Dolphins on March 10, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Brinson |first=Will |date=March 10, 2016 |title=Dolphins sign RB C.J. Anderson to four-year, $18 million offer sheet |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25512217/dolphins-sign-cj-anderson-to-18m-offer-sheet-broncos-have-5-days-to-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316074521/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25512217/dolphins-sign-cj-anderson-to-18m-offer-sheet-broncos-have-5-days-to-match |archive-date=March 16, 2016 |access-date=March 15, 2016 |website=CBS Sports}} However, on March 15, 2016, the Broncos matched the Dolphins' offer.{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=March 15, 2016 |title=Broncos match Dolphins' offer sheet to C.J. Anderson |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14980708/denver-broncos-match-offer-sheet-running-back-cj-anderson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316145802/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14980708/denver-broncos-match-offer-sheet-running-back-cj-anderson |archive-date=March 16, 2016 |access-date=March 15, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}
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In the offseason, the Broncos drafted Devontae Booker to compete in the backfield. On September 8, 2016, Anderson ran for 92 yards on 20 carries and two touchdowns (1 rushing, 1 receiving) in the season opening Super Bowl 50 rematch against the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Clair |first=Ian St |date=September 8, 2016 |title=C.J. Anderson and the Broncos offensive line shines in win over Carolina |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2016/9/8/12858688/c-j-anderson-and-the-broncos-offensive-line-shines-in-win-over-carolina |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105094518/http://www.milehighreport.com/2016/9/8/12858688/c-j-anderson-and-the-broncos-offensive-line-shines-in-win-over-carolina |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}} On October 24, 2016, Anderson injured his knee early in the Week 7 game against the Houston Texans but continued to play in the game. Anderson ran for 107 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown.{{Cite web |last=Clair |first=Ian St |date=October 24, 2016 |title=Broncos' one-two punch of C.J. Anderson and Devontae Booker lead to big win |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2016/10/24/13400208/broncos-cj-anderson-and-devontae-booker-lead-to-big-win |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105094623/http://www.milehighreport.com/2016/10/24/13400208/broncos-cj-anderson-and-devontae-booker-lead-to-big-win |archive-date=November 5, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}} He reported soreness to the team doctors on Tuesday and underwent surgery to repair his meniscus that week.{{Cite news |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=October 27, 2016 |title=Broncos RB C.J. Anderson to have meniscus surgery; return unclear |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/10/27/broncos-c-j-anderson-denies-report-hes-done-for-the-year/92835040/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222161922/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/10/27/broncos-c-j-anderson-denies-report-hes-done-for-the-year/92835040/ |archive-date=December 22, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |work=USA TODAY}} He had 110 carries for 437 yards and four touchdowns along with 16 receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204192605/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was placed on injured reserve on October 29, 2016, and underwent successful surgery.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=October 29, 2016 |title=Broncos move C.J. Anderson to IR, promote Juwan Thompson to active roster |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-move-CJ-Anderson-to-IR-promote-Juwan-Thompson-to-active-roster/0d6f8f34-48ab-4e3f-a97a-790f84bdbe81 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825092316/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-move-CJ-Anderson-to-IR-promote-Juwan-Thompson-to-active-roster/0d6f8f34-48ab-4e3f-a97a-790f84bdbe81 |archive-date=August 25, 2017 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}{{Cite news |last=Kelberman |first=Zack |date=November 4, 2016 |title=Surgeon makes shocking discovery about C.J. Anderson |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/denver-broncos/article/surgeon-makes-shocking-discovery-about-cj-anderson-48728209/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107165354/http://den.247sports.com/Bolt/Surgeon-makes-shocking-discovery-about-CJ-Anderson-48728209 |archive-date=November 7, 2016 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |work=Denver Broncos}}
==2017 season==
In the 2017 season, Anderson emerged as the Broncos' main rushing weapon. He ended up being one of the few bright spots for the team in a dismal season.{{Cite web |title=2017 Denver Broncos Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2017.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518151051/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2017.htm |archive-date=May 18, 2020 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On September 17, 2017, in Week 2, Anderson ran for 118 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries as well as recording three catches for 36 yards and a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos – September 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015044639/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170den.htm |archive-date=October 15, 2017 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was the first running back to break 100 yards against the Cowboys since Alfred Morris did so for the Washington Redskins in 2015.{{Cite web |last=Strickler |first=Colton |date=September 17, 2017 |title=Through two games, C.J. Anderson has been the workhorse the Broncos need |url=http://milehighsports.com/through-two-games-c-j-anderson-has-been-the-workhorse-the-broncos-need/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922050039/http://milehighsports.com/through-two-games-c-j-anderson-has-been-the-workhorse-the-broncos-need |archive-date=September 22, 2017 |access-date=September 18, 2017 |website=Mile High Sports |language=en-US}} In Week 15, against the Indianapolis Colts, he finished with 158 rushing yards.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts – December 14th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712140clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204124040/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712140clt.htm |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 31, in Week 17, he rushed for 61 yards on 18 carries against the Kansas City Chiefs, bringing his season yardage total to 1,007 yards.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – December 31st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712310den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125031351/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712310den.htm |archive-date=January 25, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} It was his first and only 1,000-yard season.{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204192615/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On April 16, 2018, Anderson was released by the Broncos after five seasons.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=April 16, 2018 |title=Broncos releasing RB C.J. Anderson after five seasons |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000926636/article/broncos-releasing-rb-cj-anderson-after-five-seasons |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417192047/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000926636/article/broncos-releasing-rb-cj-anderson-after-five-seasons |archive-date=April 17, 2018 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}
=Carolina Panthers=
On May 7, 2018, Anderson signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Max |date=May 7, 2018 |title=Panthers sign C.J. Anderson to one-year contract |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-CJ-Anderson-to-one-year-contract/5c940f0c-254a-4d7a-bbbe-a164052c3a57 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514034339/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-CJ-Anderson-to-one-year-contract/5c940f0c-254a-4d7a-bbbe-a164052c3a57 |archive-date=May 14, 2018 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Panthers.com}} He joined a backfield already dominated by Christian McCaffrey.{{Cite web |title=2018 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/car/2018.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107164758/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/car/2018.htm |archive-date=January 7, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He made his Panthers' debut in their season-opening 16–8 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. He had seven carries for 35 yards in the win.{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2018 |title=Panthers' C.J. Anderson: Decent in complementary role |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/panthers-c-j-anderson-decent-in-complementary-role/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001222007/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/panthers-c-j-anderson-decent-in-complementary-role/ |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |access-date=October 1, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} In Week 3, he scored his first touchdown as a Panther on a 24-yard reception against the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2018 |title=Carolina Panthers hand Cincinnati Bengals first loss |url=https://www.wcpo.com/sports/football/bengals/carolina-panthers-hand-cincinnati-bengals-first-loss |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006234901/https://www.wcpo.com/sports/football/bengals/carolina-panthers-hand-cincinnati-bengals-first-loss |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |access-date=October 9, 2018 |website=WCPO |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} On November 12, 2018, Anderson was released by the Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Max |date=November 12, 2018 |title=Panthers waive C.J. Anderson |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-waive-c-j-anderson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181113031032/https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-waive-c-j-anderson |archive-date=November 13, 2018 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Panthers.com}}
=Oakland Raiders=
On December 5, 2018, Anderson was signed by the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2018 |title=Raiders announce transactions – 12.5.18 |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-transactions-12-5-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206014049/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-transactions-12-5-18 |archive-date=December 6, 2018 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Raiders.com}} On December 11, 2018, he was waived by the Raiders without seeing any game action.{{Cite web |date=December 11, 2018 |title=Raiders announce transactions – 12.11.18 |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-transactions-12-11-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181212032058/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-transactions-12-11-18 |archive-date=December 12, 2018 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Raiders.com}}
=Los Angeles Rams=
On December 18, 2018, Anderson was signed by the Los Angeles Rams.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=December 18, 2018 |title=Rams Sign Veteran RB CJ Anderson |url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-sign-veteran-rb-cj-anderson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181219134304/https://www.therams.com/news/rams-sign-veteran-rb-cj-anderson |archive-date=December 19, 2018 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=TheRams.com}}
With Todd Gurley inactive, Anderson had a stellar game in Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals, rushing for 167 yards and a touchdown as the Rams won 31–9.{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2018 |title=Anderson runs for 167 yards, Rams beat Arizona 31–9 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/12/23/anderson-runs-for-167-yards-rams-beat-arizona-31-9/38790191/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204065819/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/12/23/anderson-runs-for-167-yards-rams-beat-arizona-31-9/38790191/ |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=USA TODAY |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} He followed this with 132 rushing yards, 22 receiving yards, and a rushing touchdown in a 48–32 win against the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2018 |title=Bethel grad Anderson runs for 132 yards in Rams' win over 49ers |url=http://www.timesheraldonline.com/bethel-grad-anderson-runs-for-132-yards-in-rams-win-over-49ers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922024613/https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2018/12/30/bethel-grad-anderson-runs-for-132-yards-in-rams-win-over-49ers/ |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Times-Herald |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} Anderson finished the 2018 season playing 11 games (nine with the Panthers, two with the Rams), recording 403 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 67 carries, and five catches for 41 yards and a receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=C.J. Anderson 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209005401/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00.htm |archive-date=February 9, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the NFC Divisional Round, Anderson ran 23 times for 123 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead the Rams to a 30–22 victory against the Dallas Cowboys.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams – January 12th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901120ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611133815/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901120ram.htm |archive-date=June 11, 2020 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the NFC Championship Game against the New Orleans Saints, Anderson led the team in rushing with 16 carries for 44 yards and caught a five-yard pass in a 26–23 overtime victory to advance to Super Bowl LIII.{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints – January 20th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901200nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723191903/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901200nor.htm |archive-date=July 23, 2020 |access-date=February 3, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Super Bowl, Anderson had seven carries for 22 rushing yards and two receptions for 12 receiving yards, but the Rams lost 3–13 to the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LIII – Los Angeles Rams vs. New England Patriots – February 3rd, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201902030ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204231138/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201902030ram.htm |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |access-date=February 9, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Detroit Lions=
On April 1, 2019, Anderson signed with the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Lakisha |date=April 1, 2019 |title=Lions signing RB C.J. Anderson to one-year deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-signing-rb-c-j-anderson-to-one-year-deal-0ap3000001024984 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402013717/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001024984/article/lions-signing-rb-cj-anderson-to-oneyear-deal |archive-date=April 2, 2019 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} On September 17, 2019, he was released by the Lions after two games, during which he recorded 16 carries for 43 rushing yards.{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2019 |title=Lions awarded RB Paul Perkins via waivers from New York Giants |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-awarded-rb-paul-perkins-via-waivers-from-new-york-giants |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922075704/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-awarded-rb-paul-perkins-via-waivers-from-new-york-giants |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=DetroitLions.com}}
Anderson announced his retirement from professional football on September 18, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=September 18, 2020 |title=C.J. Anderson retires after seven professional seasons |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/c-j-anderson-retires-after-seven-professional-seasons |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919223621/https://www.nfl.com/news/c-j-anderson-retires-after-seven-professional-seasons |archive-date=September 19, 2020 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the Super Bowl |
| Bold
| Career high |
= Regular season =
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng | Fum | Lost | |
| 2013 | DEN
| 5 || 0 || 7 || 38 || 5.4 || 0 || 11 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | DEN
| 15 || 7 || 179 || 849 || 4.7 || 8 || 27 || 34 || 324 || 9.5 || 2 || 51T || 1 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2015 | style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"| DEN
| 15 || 6 || 152 || 720 || 4.7 || 5 || 48T || 25 || 183 || 7.3 || 0 || 27 || 2 || 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | DEN
| 7 || 7 || 110 || 437 || 4.0 || 4 || 28 || 16 || 128 || 8.0 || 1 || 25T || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2017 | DEN
| 16 || 16 || 245 || 1,007 || 4.1 || 3 || 40 || 28 || 224 || 8.0 || 1 || 25 || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| rowspan=2|2018 | CAR
| 9 || 1 || 24 || 104 || 4.3 || 0 || 22 || 1 || 24 || 24.0 || 1 || 24T || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| LAR
| 2 || 2 || 43 || 299 || 7.0 || 2 || 46 || 4 || 17 || 4.3 || 0 || 13 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2019 | DET
| 2 || 0 || 16 || 43 || 2.7 || 0 || 9 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| colspan="2" | [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00.htm Career] | 71 | 39 | 776 | 3,497 | 4.5 | 22 | 48T | 108 | 900 | 8.3 | 5 | 51T | 4 | 3 |
= Postseason =
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng | Fum | Lost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | DEN
| 1 || 0 || 2 || 9 || 4.5 || 0 || 6 || 1 || 14 || 14.0 || 0 || 14 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | DEN
| 1 || 1 || 18 || 80 || 4.4 || 0 || 22 || 6 || 29 || 4.8 || 0 || 15 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2015 | style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"| DEN
| 3 || 1 || 54 || 234 || 4.3 || 2 || 34 || 9 || 39 || 4.3 || 0 || 8 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2018 | LAR
| 3 || 0 || 46 || 189 || 4.1 || 2 || 15 || 3 || 17 || 5.7 || 0 || 9 || 1 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| colspan=2|[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AndeC.00/gamelog/post/ Career] | 8 | 2 | 120 | 512 | 4.3 | 4 | 34 | 19 | 99 | 5.2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Coaching career
Following his retirement, Anderson joined the coaching staff at his alma mater Cal as a volunteer coach.{{Cite web |last=Faraudo |first=Jeff |date=October 13, 2020 |title=Cal Football: C.J. Anderson Comes Full Circle Back to Berkeley After NFL Career |url=https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/cj-anderson-back-to-cal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016050413/https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/cj-anderson-back-to-cal |archive-date=October 16, 2020 |access-date=October 14, 2020 |website=Sports Illustrated}} In 2021 he was hired as the head varsity football coach at Monte Vista High School in Danville, California.{{Cite web |last=Lefkow |first=Mike |date=June 15, 2021 |title=C.J. Anderson, former NFL running back, hired as Monte Vista football coach |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/06/15/c-j-anderson-former-nfl-running-back-hired-as-monte-vista-football-coach/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616022715/https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/06/15/c-j-anderson-former-nfl-running-back-hired-as-monte-vista-football-coach/ |archive-date=June 16, 2021 |access-date=June 15, 2021 |website=Mercury News}} After spending one season as the head coach at Monte Vista High School, Anderson was hired as the running backs coach at Rice.{{Cite web |last=Faraudo |first=Jeff |date=March 7, 2022 |title=After One Season as a High School Coach, C.J. Anderson Will Mentor Backs at Rice |url=https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/cj-anderson-to-rice |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307164715/https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/cj-anderson-to-rice |archive-date=March 7, 2022 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}} Anderson was not retained following the Owls' 2022 season.{{Cite web |last=Heath |first=Jon |date=February 23, 2023 |title=Rice parts ways with running backs coach C.J. Anderson |url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2023/02/23/denver-broncos-news-rbs-coach-cj-anderson-fired-by-rice/ |access-date=February 11, 2024 |website=Broncos Wire |publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}
Personal life
Anderson is a longtime fan of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series.{{Cite web |last=Kelberman |first=Zack |date=September 18, 2016 |title=LOOK: C.J. Anderson brings Sonic the Hedgehog to live interview |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/look-c-j-anderson-brings-sonic-the-hedgehog-to-live-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225125917/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/look-c-j-anderson-brings-sonic-the-hedgehog-to-live-interview/ |archive-date=December 25, 2018 |access-date=December 24, 2018 |website=CBS Sports}}
Anderson also streams on [https://www.twitch.tv/cjanderson twitch.tv]. Any subscriptions and donations are donated to his charity, {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20180831112736/http://www.dndfoundation22.org/ The Dreams Never Die Foundation]}}, whose focus is to provide inner city & low income youth with the resources needed to persevere and ultimately reach their maximum potential in academics and/or athletics.{{Cite web |title=About |url=http://www.dndfoundation22.org/about/ |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008190342/http://www.dndfoundation22.org/about/ |archive-date=October 8, 2019 |access-date=November 12, 2019 |website=Dreams Never Die Foundation |language=en}}
Anderson likes to play Apex Legends in his Twitch stream.{{Cite web |last=Poulter |first=Daniel |date=April 16, 2020 |title=Video Gaming: Pro athletes, fans turning to esports |url=https://napavalleyregister.com/sports/pro/video-gaming-pro-athletes-fans-turning-to-esports/article_5151f103-387c-5bf6-a65e-4a34efc43ee0.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200502074643/https://napavalleyregister.com/sports/pro/video-gaming-pro-athletes-fans-turning-to-esports/article_5151f103-387c-5bf6-a65e-4a34efc43ee0.html |archive-date=May 2, 2020 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Napa Valley Register |language=en}}
References
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External links
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- {{Football stats |nfl=c-j-anderson|espn=16040|yahoo=26878|pfr=A/AndeC.00}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20140202123452/http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=208198961 California Golden Bears bio]
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