Arizona defensive lineman Jarra "Bear" Anderson is no longer with the program, the Star learned on Tuesday.Β
Anderson leaves as a redshirt sophomore and will have two years of eligibility.Β
The 6-2, 271-pound Anderson was expected to be a part of Arizona's defensive line rotation after playing several snaps with the Wildcats' second-team defense, but he only played in one game this season.Β
Anderson, a Katy, Texas native, transferred to Arizona and was one of the Wildcats' first additions in the transfer portal after head coach Brent Brennan was hired. Anderson played one season at Memphis and had 10 tackles, two stops for loss and 1.5 sacks in 11 games, and was named to Pro Football Focusβ All-Freshman Team in 2023.
Anderson missed last season with a season-ending leg injury. Anderson suffered a stress fracture in his shin during training camp and underwent surgery. Anderson played four snaps in Arizona's 48-3 win over Weber State.Β
