ALEX ANZALONE NEWS

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

Alex Anzalone talks with Wyche, Frelund on ceiling for Lions defense 'Inside Training Camp Live' Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone talks with Chief National Reporter Steve Wyche and NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund on ceiling for Lions...

AUGUST 1 • DETROITLIONS.COM

All-NFC North Team: Linebackers Alex Anzalone left off All-NFC North team.

JULY 17 • SI.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' Alex Anzalone delivers promise to fans for 2024: 'Next year, it's us' Detroit Lions shouldn't chance it with Amon-Ra St. Brown like Chiefs did with Tyreek Hill

FEBRUARY 7 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Alex Anzalone Offers Passionate Defense Of Dan Campbell's 4th Dow Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone passionately defended head coach Dan Campbell for his fourth-down decisions in the NFC Championship.

FEBRUARY 6 • OUTKICK.COM

Lions' Alex Anzalone defends Dan Campbell's fourth-down decisions in loss to 49ers

Alex Anzalone wrote in a letter to Lions fans that the players were "all behind Dan" on his fourth-down decisions in the NFC title game.

FEBRUARY 6

Remains limited Thursday Anzalone (shoulder/ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Anzalone has now began the Lions' week of practice with two consecutive limited sessions as he continues to battle three fractured ribs and a sprained AC joint in his shoulder. The 29-year-old linebacker will likely carry an injury designation into the NFC Championship Game unless he can practice in full Friday.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' Alex Anzalone: 'I'll be OK' for next playoff game after injuring shoulder When praising Detroit Lions, don't forget who built the team. Dan Campbell hasn't

JANUARY 16 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Leads team in tackles Anzalone logged 12 tackles (seven solo) and a pass deflection in Detroit's 42-17 win over the Broncos on Saturday.

Impact Anzalone compiled double-digit tackles for the third time this season in addition to leading the team in tackles. The 29-year-old is currently on pace to surpass his career-high tackle mark (125) and will look to add to his total during the team's upcoming matchup versus the Vikings.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lions get their mojo back in dominant win as young players, healthy O-line stand out

Sam LaPorta caught three touchdown passes as the Lions rediscovered their mojo in a dominant win over the Broncos.

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Detroit Lions Alex Anzalone Ruled Out against New Orleans Saints Lions officially rule out Alex Anzalone for Week 13.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Receives day off Anzalone (hand) was a non-participant during practice Wednesday.

Impact Anzalone likely suffered the injury in the Lions' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Packers, although it's not clear that is the case. The veteran linebacker will work to get back on the field Thursday ahead of the team's Week 13 matchup with the Saints.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions Alex Anzalone Misses Wednesday Practice Alex Anzalone was the lone player out Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Sutton forces fumble, Anzalone recovers Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton forces a fumble by Chicago Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott and linebacker Alex Anzalone recovers for...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Nine tackles in win Anzalone tallied nine tackles (four solo) and one pass deflected in the Lions' Week 10 victory over the Chargers.

Impact Anzalone was on the field for all of the Lions' 68 defensive snaps and even one on special teams. The linebacker's nine tackles were tied for his second highest total of the season. He will attempt to stay productive in Week 11 when Detroit hosts the Bears.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Alex Anzalone Shares Whether He'll Play if Baby Arrives at Game Time Anzalone’s second child is due to arrive around Thanksgiving.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gets two sacks in win Anzalone had seven tackles (five solo) including two sacks in Monday's 26-14 win over the Raiders.

Impact Anzalone's two sacks came on the same drive in the fourth quarter, with the second forcing a turnover on downs. Anzalone's place as the starting middle linebacker has provided an anchor for the Lions' defense, and he leads the team with 57 tackles on the year. He once again played every single defensive snap Monday and has done so in each of the last three games.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets two sacks in win Anzalone had seven tackles (five solo) including two sacks in Monday's 26-14 win over the Raiders.

Impact Anzalone's two sacks came on the same drive in the fourth quarter, with the second forcing a turnover on downs. Anzalone's place as the starting middle linebacker has provided an anchor for the Lions' defense, and he leads the team with 57 tackles on the year. He once again played every single defensive snap Monday and has done so in each of the last three games.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Anzalone lunges for epic Superman-dive tackle of Jimmy Garoppolo Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone lunges for a diving tackle of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to prevent a first-down c...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

Baltimore Ravens Need To Worry about Detroit Lions Alex Anzalone Alex Anzalone is having career-best season in 2023.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Records nine tackles in victory Anzalone recorded nine tackles (seven solo), one tackle for loss and two pass breakups in the Lions' Week 6 win over the Bucs Sunday.

Impact An every-down linebacker for Detroit, Anzalone leads the team with 44 tackles (31 solo), adding four pass breakups, two tackles for loss and one sack along with four QB hits. Anzalone has been in on 97 percent of the Lions' defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' Alex Anzalone leads defense to victory after emotional week Alex Anzalone right at home in leading Detroit Lions' charge to change their story

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Alex Anzalone Brought His Parents to Lions-Bucs Game After Their Return From Israel Sal and Judy Anzalone were among the Lions supporters in Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Goff on Anzalone as a leader QB Jared Goff talks to media after the win over Tampa Bay. He breaks down the win, talks about some areas of improvement and, talks about ho...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone Announces Parents' Safe Return From Israel Here's some good news ... Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone shared on Thursday that his parents safely returned from Israel after being...

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • OUTKICK.COM