Alex Anzalone - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Shifts to IR The Lions placed Anzalone (forearm) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Anzalone played 20 defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles before breaking his forearm in Sunday's blowout win over the Jaguars. This injury is expected to sideline the 30-year-old for 6-to-8 weeks, so his shift to IR comes as no surprise. Anzalone will be now be forced to miss at least the Lions' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 16 matchup against the Bears. Expect Jack Campbell to see increased work with the Lions' first-team defense until Anzalone can return.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Former Wyomissing star Alex Anzalone out 6-8 weeks with broken arm The linebacker was a member of Wyomissing’s 2012 state championship team

5 DAYS AGO • MCALL.COM

Lions LB Alex Anzalone (forearm) lost for 6 to 8 weeks Detroit Lions standout linebacker Alex Anzalone sustained a broken left forearm during the second quarter of Sunday’s 52-6 steamrolling of t...

5 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Alex Anzalone posts inspirational message after serious injury in Lions win | Sporting News Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone sent out an inspirational message via X after suffering a serious forearm injury during the team's wi...

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions lose starting LB Alex Anzalone for 6 to 8 weeks with broken forearm

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has broken his left forearm and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, another blow to a defense that has been hit hard by injuries

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions' Dan Campbell provides unfortunate injury news for Alex Anzalone The veteran linebacker left Sunday’s win with an injury and didn’t return.

5 DAYS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

Alex Anzalone injury update: Latest news on Lions linebacker isn't good | Sporting News Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone suffered a forearm injury during the Week 11 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. After t...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Suffers broken forearm Anzalone broke his forearm during the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars and will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Anzalone suffered the injury while assisting on a tackle on running back Travis Etienne in the second quarter of Sunday's win. It's another blow to the Lions' defense, who lost Aidan Hutchinson for the rest of the regular season due to a broken left tibia and fibula in Week 6 against the Cowboys. Given the recovery timeline, Anzalone could return as early as Week 17 against the 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30. Ben Niemann and Trevor Nowaske are candidates to start at linebacker alongside Malcolm Rodriguez and Jack Campbell while Anzalone is sidelined.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Anzalone injury update: Latest news on Lions LB's status in Week 11 game | Sporting News Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone suffered a forearm injury in the second quarter of the Week 11 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars,...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't return vs. Jacksonville Anzalone (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Anzalone injured his forearm while tackling Travis Etienne late in the second quarter of Sunday's game. With Anzalone done for the day, Ben Niemann and Trevor Nowaske will see an increased snap count on defense for the second half.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hurts forearm, uncertain to return Anzalone suffered a forearm injury in Sunday's Week 11 game against Jacksonville and is questionable to return.

Impact Anzalone was hurt while assisting on a tackle of Travis Etienne late in the second quarter. The linebacker exited to the locker room and was deemed questionable to return soon thereafter. Ben Niemann could be called upon for a significant role if Anzalone is unable to return.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Anzalone mic'd up | Extended Sights and Sounds: Lions at Texans | 2024 NFL Season Week 10

NOVEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Secures eight tackles in win Anzalone recorded eight total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Vikings.

Impact Anzalone paced the team in tackles in the victory, producing at least seven stops for the third time in five games this season. The linebacker has now compiled 35 total tackles (25 solo) and three passes defensed while operating as Detroit's primary middle linebacker in 2024.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Secures eight tackles in win Anzalone recorded eight total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Vikings.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Walker III earned this first down with a crazy wrestling move against Alex Anzalone | Sporting News It's been tough sledding so far for the Seattle Seahawks against the Detroit Lions.

OCTOBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Clears concussion protocols Anzalone (concussion) was removed from the Lions' injury report Friday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Anzalone was a full participant for a second practice in a row Friday, clearing concussion protocols as a result. The linebacker is all set to return to the field after missing Detroit's 20-13 win over the Cardinals in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Thursday Anzalone (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Anzalone was unable to suit up Week 3 against the Cardinals after sustaining a concussion in Week 2 against the Buccaneers. His full participation in Thursday's practice indicates Anzalone is trending towards returning for Monday's game against the Seahawks. Anzalone has registered 17 tackles (13 solo) through two regular-season games.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up vs. Arizona Anzalone (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Anzalone has been in the league's concussion protocols since the Lions' Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers. He was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday, but he hasn't progressed through protocols enough for him to play Sunday and will shift his focus towards being available for Week 4 against the Seahawks on Sept. 30. Malcolm Rodriguez, who saw increased work after Anzalone was injured in Week 2, will start at middle linebacker Sunday alongside Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Week 3 Anzalone (concussion) is officially questionable to face the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Anzalone suffered a concussion Week 2 versus Tampa Bay and hasn't yet cleared the league's concussion protocol. The linebacker did manage to participate in practice in a limited fashion both Thursday and Friday, so there's still a chance he could suit up Sunday. If Anzalone is unable to play, however, Malcolm Rodriguez will likely work as a starter in his stead.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Thursday Anzalone (concussion) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice.

Impact Anzalone sustained a concussion during the Lions' Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers. He was held out of practice Wednesday, but his ability to practice Thursday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- indicates that he is progressing through the league's concussion protocols. Anzalone's status for Week 3 against the Cardinals will be more clear once Friday's injury report is released.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Anzalone (concussion) missed Wednesday's practice.

Impact Detroit's top inside linebacker has still yet to clear protocol after sustaining a concussion during the Lions' Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers. He could be a long shot to suit up in Week 3 unless he's able to log at least limited participation in practice either Thursday or Friday.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lions News: Alex Anzalone left game vs. Buccaneers with concussion The linebacker’s status ahead of next week’s matchup is unclear.

SEPTEMBER 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Downgraded to out Anzalone (head) has been downgraded to out Sunday after being evaluated for a concussion.

Impact The middle linebacker made four tackles (three solo) before leaving the contest. Anzalone led Detroit with 13 stops (10 solo) in the team's Week 1 overtime win over Los Angeles. Malcom Rodriguez is the next man up at middle linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Anzalone is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact The middle linebacker made four tackles (three solo) before exiting. Anzalone led the Lions with 13 stops (10 solo) in Week 1. Malcolm Rodriguez is the next man up at middle linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Week 1 Anzalone recorded 13 total tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win against the Rams.

Impact Anzalone was a tackling machine in Week 1, leading Detroit's defense with 13 stops, three of which were for a loss. The middle linebacker played all 78 defensive snaps, joining safety Brian Branch as the only other player to do so. Anzalone is coming off of a 2023 campaign in which he compiled a career-high 129 tackles over 16 regular-season games and he appears to have picked up where he left off to open 2024.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Lions lose starting LB Alex Anzalone for 6 to 8 weeks with broken forearm