NFL free agency 2019: Top 50 available players

By Conor Myles | Feb 6, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans on December 31, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 15: Defensive Lineman Henry Anderson #96 of the New York Jets has a sack of Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images) /

49. Henry Anderson, DE

Anderson found new life in New York after the Indianapolis Colts traded the former 2015 third-round pick to the Jets for a 2018 seventh-round pick after the additions of head coach, Frank Reich, and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus saw Indy’s defense go from a 3-4 scheme to a 4-3. The 27-year-old defensive end enjoyed his best season to date in ex-head coach, Todd Bowles’ 3-4 defensive scheme, finishing the 2018 season with seven sacks.

Before providing the Jets with his consistent pass rush, Anderson struggled to stay healthy early into his career missing 18 games for the Colts in the three seasons he spent there. After only having three sacks over those three seasons, the pass-rusher found his niche in New York playing the entire 16 game season while finishing with a 76.5 grade according to Pro Football Focus that was ranked 38th best among defensive lineman.

Bowles’ dismissal makes Anderson expendable for the Jets as they move to a 4-3 scheme under defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Anderson’s best fit is a 3-4 defensive end and a team like The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are transitioning to a 3-4 front under Bruce Arians and with Anderson’s former head coach, Todd Bowles, could use his pass rush services.

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