Cincinnati Bengals
2024 Courage Award Winner
- Position S
- Height 6-2
- Weight 209 lbs
- NFL Exp. 2 yrs
Tycen Anderson, a third-year player out of the University of Toledo, suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 8 of the 2023 campaign at San Francisco. At the time of his injury, he led the Bengals with eight special teams tackles. He finished the game against the 49ers before further testing confirmed the injury, which required surgery and an extensive rehab process.
Anderson was cleared to return to practice ahead of training camp and has played in each of the Bengals’ eight regular-season games in 2024. He once again leads the team with eight special teams tackles, and his efforts in punt coverage during the Week 6 win over the N.Y. Giants were recognized with a game ball presented by head coach Zac Taylor.
Away from the field, Anderson returns annually to his hometown of Toledo, where he hosts a Local Legends Youth Football Camp and a McKinley Broncos Little League Football Camp. This past summer, he volunteered at the Bengals Character Playbook Skills & Drills Clinic powered by Gatorade.
Tycen Anderson
2024 Ed Block Courage Award Winner
Tycen Anderson, a third-year player out of the University of Toledo, suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 8 of the 2023 campaign at San Francisco. At the time of his injury, he led the Bengals with eight special teams tackles. He finished the game against the 49ers before further testing confirmed the injury, which required surgery and an extensive rehab process.
Anderson was cleared to return to practice ahead of training camp and has played in each of the Bengals’ eight regular-season games in 2024. He once again leads the team with eight special teams tackles, and his efforts in punt coverage during the Week 6 win over the N.Y. Giants were recognized with a game ball presented by head coach Zac Taylor.
Away from the field, Anderson returns annually to his hometown of Toledo, where he hosts a Local Legends Youth Football Camp and a McKinley Broncos Little League Football Camp. This past summer, he volunteered at the Bengals Character Playbook Skills & Drills Clinic powered by Gatorade.
| Position | S |
|---|---|
| Height | 6-2 |
| Weight | 209 lbs |
| College | Toledo |
| NFL Experience | 2 years |
Past Winners
- 2023 - Chidobe Awuzie
- 2022 - Logan Wilson
- 2021 - DJ Reader
- 2020 - Geno Atkins
- 2019 - Ryan Glasgow
- 2018 - Jeff Driskel
- 2017 - Giovanni Bernard
- 2016 - James Wright
- 2015 - Tyler Eifert
- 2014 - Devon Still
- 2013 - Robert Geathers
- 2012 - Leon Hall
- 2011 - Mike Nugent
- 2010 - Cedric Benson
- 2009 - Bobbie Williams
- 2008 - Rashad Jeanty
- 2007 - Reggie Kelly
- 2006 - Carson Palmer
- 2005 - Rashad Bauman
- 2004 - Willie Anderson
- 2003 - Glen Steele
- 2002 - Richmond Webb
- 2001 - Rich Braham
- 2000 - John Jackson
- 1999 - Tom Tumulty
- 1998 - Ki-Jana Carter
- 1997 - Scott Brumfield
- 1996 - James Francis
- 1995 - David Klinger
- 1994 - Ricardo McDonald
- 1993 - Bruce Kozerski
- 1992 - Kevin Walker
- 1991 - Bruce Reimers
- 1990 - Joe Walter
- 1989 - Boomer Esiason
- 1988 - Eddie Edwards
- 1987 - Rodney A. Holman
- 1986 - Dave Rimingon
- 1985 - Tim Krumrie
- 1984 - Brian Pillman