Some folks still may be unsure about how to refer to former Carolina Panthers wideout Robbie (or is it Robby?) Anderson. But he might’ve just made our jobs a lot easier.
If you take a look at Anderson’s instagram page, he lists his name as “Anderson R, Chosen.” Additionally, he has posted a screenshot of a text message that seemingly implies that a name change has been legally approved.
#Cardinals wide receiver Robbie Anderson has legally changed his name to Chosen Anderson.
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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) February 20, 2023
The veteran pass catcher caught some attention when he made a slight modification to his name last spring, going from Robby to Robbie. So, yes, he’s had three names in less than a year.
He’s also only had 17 more receptions than he did names in that time period. A tumultuous 2022 campaign for Anderson, one that included an in-season trade to the Arizona Cardinals, saw the 26-year-old reel in just 20 balls for 282 yards and one touchdown—all career-lows.
Funnily enough, “Chosen” is the given name of Cam Newton’s firstborn son. We know Robbie—er, Chosen—is a big Cam fan, but we doubt there’s any connection here.
