Bryan Anderson (American football)

Bryan Anderson (born March 30, 1980) is a former American football offensive guard who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Early life
Anderson played high school football at John Bartram High School in Philadelphia.

College career
Anderson played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers and was a four-year starter. He started 47 career games. He earned first-team All-Big East Conference honors his senior season in 2002.

Chicago Bears
Anderson was selected by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round, with the 261st overall pick, of the 2003 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on July 9, 2003. He was waived on August 31 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 2. Anderson was promoted to the active roster on December 23, 2003.

He was waived by the Bears on September 5, 2004 and signed to the practice squad on September 7. He was released on September 17 and re-signed to the practice squad on September 21. Anderson was promoted to the active roster on December 11 and played in four games for the Bears during the 2004 season. He was waived on June 15, 2005.

New England Patriots
Anderson signed with the New England Patriots on June 23, 2005. He was waived on July 29, 2005.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Anderson was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 15, 2005. He was waived on August 17, 2005.