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Top Alex Anzalone News
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Re-signs on one-year deal
The Lions re-signed Anzalone to a one-year contract worth up to $4 million Monday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Anzalone suffered a season-ending shoulder injury late December after suiting up for 14 games in 2021, but reports suggest he won't face a long-term recovery. After posting a career-high 78 tackles (49 solo), to go with one sack, seven pass breakups and one interception, Anzalone has earned another shot to prove himself in Detroit's linebacker corps.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Done for season
Anzalone (shoulder) is out for the rest of the season, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.
Anzalone left the Lions' win over the Cardinals on Sunday early with the injury. The team doesn't believe it is a long-term issue, but severe enough to keep him out the last three weeks of the season. Anzalone will be a free agent if the Lions don't sign him to a new deal before March, and he has had shoulder issues in the past that could impact his market in the offseason, Burke separately reports.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Goes on injured reserve
The Lions placed Anzalone (shoulder) on injured reserve Monday.
Anzalone's move to IR comes just hours after Chris Burke of The Athletic reported that the linebacker suffered a season-ending injury in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. Fortunately for Anzalone, he's not expected to face a long-term recovery period, which suggests he'll avoid surgery. The 27-year-old wraps up his first season in Detroit with 78 tackles and an interception over 14 games.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Questionable to return
Anzalone (shoulder) is questionable to return Sunday against the Cardinals.
Anzalone entered Sunday questionable with an ankle injury but ultimately suited up. A shoulder injury may now keep him from finishing the game. In his absence, Josh Woods will likely be given an extra workload.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Will not return
Anzalone (shoulder) will not return Sunday against the Cardinals.
Anzalone left Sunday in the first half with the injury. With Josh Woods (shoulder) also out, the Lions are reaching the bottom of their linebacker positional depth chart. Derrick Barnes and Anthony Pittman will both likely see steady work for the rest of the game.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Set to face Cardinals
Anzalone (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against Arizona.
Anzalone suffered the injury during Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Broncos. However, he closed the week with two limited practices and will return to play a key role in the Lions defense. Across 13 games this season, Anzalone has recorded 78 total tackles, seven passes defended, one interception and one sack.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Questionable for Sunday
Anzalone (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Anzalone suffered the ankle injury during last week's loss to other Broncos, and his availability for Sunday's contest is up in the air. Josh Woods filled in at inside linebacker for him and could receive the start against Arizona if Anzalone is out.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Day-to-day with ankle injury
Coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Anzalone (ankle) is day-to-day.
Anzalone recorded one tackle before leaving Sunday's loss to the Broncos in the first quarter. Josh Woods stepped up in Anzalone's absence, and he would likely draw the start at inside linebacker in Week 15 if Anzalone is unable to play.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Will not return
Anzalone (ankle) will not return Sunday against the Broncos, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Anzalone exited in the first quarter and was taken to the locker room. With Anzalone out, Josh Woods should see the bulk of extra opportunities for the remainder of the game.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Suffers ankle injury Sunday
Anzalone (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Broncos, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Anzalone recorded one tackle before leaving the Week 14 contest in the first quarter. He was taken to the locker room, but his status remains questionable. If he is unable to return, then Josh Woods is expected to take over at inside linebacker for the remainder of the contest.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Nine stops Sunday
Anzalone registered nine tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 16-16 tie with the Steelers.
Anzalone continues to be a very consistent producer for the Lions this season, recording at least four tackles in every game and seven-plus tackles five times. The 2017 third-round pick will likely remain a high-floor option in deeper IDP leagues, but his production is limited due to his lack of sacks and forced turnovers.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Another seven tackles
Anzalone recorded seven tackles in Sunday's 28-19 loss to the Rams.
Anzalone wasn't on the field for a defensive snap for the first time this season, though he still tallied seven tackles for the third time in his last four games. He leads the Lions with 44 stops this season, while also adding on a sack and interception.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Racks up seven tackles
Anzalone recorded seven tackles in Sunday's 34-11 loss to the Bengals.
Anzalone has yet to miss a defensive snap for the Lions this season and is tied for the team lead with 30 tackles through six games, while also racking up a sack and an interception.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-3, 237 lbs |
Birthplace: Reading, PA |
Age: 27 |
School: Florida |
Experience: 6 |