MARCH 14, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
ALEX ANZALONE #34 - LINEBACKER - DETROIT LIONS
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56 TCKL
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Grading Lions Bringing Back LB Alex Anzalone Lions have brought back a locker room leader on the defensive side of the football.
Lions Fans Split Regarding Decision to Bring Back Alex Anzalone NFL world reacts to the Lions decision on linebacker Alex Anzalone.
MARCH 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Why Detroit Lions are bringing back top tackler Alex Anzalone on a new 3-year contract Alex Anzalone had back-to-back career seasons in his first two years with the Detroit Lions, following a 78-tackle 2021 with 125 tackles las...
MARCH 13, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Detroit Lions Re-Sign Alex Anzalone Alex Anzalone will return to the Detroit Lions after a productive 2022 season.
MARCH 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Detroit Lions re-sign linebacker Alex Anzalone to three-year deal On Monday, two days before veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone was set to hit the open market, the Lions will keep him in the fold with a new c...
MARCH 13, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Agrees to extension The Lions re-signed Anzalone to a three-year, $18.75 million contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact After racking up a career-high 125 tackles this past season, Anzalone has seemingly earned himself a few more years as Detroit's starting middle linebacker following Monday's signing. The 28-year-old was also made available for all 17 games in 2023.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Agent: Lions agree to $33M, 3-year deal with CB Cam Sutton
The Detroit Lions have addressed pressing needs in free agency by adding standout cornerback Cameron Sutton and retaining a veteran linebacker bolster their lackluster defenseMARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Anzalone Asks Fans About Key Appearance Decision Alex Anzalone expresses he is contemplating cutting his hair!
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
What Contract Should Lions Offer Alex Anzalone? All Lions takes a look at the contract the Detroit Lions should offer impending free agent Alex Anzalone.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Totals 125 tackles in 2022 Anzalone recorded 125 tackles with 1.5 sacks, five pass breakups, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 17 games in 2023.
Impact In his second season as a centerpiece of the Detroit defense, Anzalone blew past the previous career high in tackles (78) he set last year. While his floor was relatively high as an IDP option considering he never dipped lower than five tackles in any game, Anzalone never showcased the ceiling to make him an elite fantasy option. Now set to hit free agency, Anzalone is far from certain to return to a Detroit defense that struck gold last spring in the form of two late-round rookie linebackers -- including a possible replacement at middle linebacker in Malcolm Rodriguez.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Twitter Reacts to Alex Anzalone's Plan After Retirement This idea could help NFL officials perform at a higher level.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Leading tackler in easy win Anzalone recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 41-10 victory versus the Bears.
Impact Anzalone finished as the Lions' leading tackler despite playing a season-low 73 percent of defensive snaps Week 17. However, the 28-year-old linebacker still played the third-most snaps of any Detroit defender in this lopsided win. Anzalone leads the team in tackles with a career-high 117 while playing every game this season, and he'll likely need to continue racking up tackles in order to help slow down Green Bay's rushing offense Week 18.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lions' Alex Anzalone running through past adversity, ball carriers on way to career season Alex Anzalone already has blown past his career-high, amassing 105 tackles through 14 games, including a personal-best five for loss.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Sheppard on how important Alex Anzalone is to the defense LB coach Kelvin Sheppard speaks to the media about how important Alex Anzalone is to the defense as well as the comparison's from college to...
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Ties game-high nine stops Anzalone recorded nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed during Sunday's 34-23 win over the Vikings.
Impact Anzalone served as Detroit's leading tackler while playing all but two defensive snaps Sunday versus Minnesota. The 28-year-old now has 99 stops across 13 game appearances this season, and he'll look to replicate this performance in the Week 15 matchup against the Jets.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Anzalone Mic'd Up | Extended Sights and Sounds Lions vs Bills Week 12
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Picks off first pass Anzalone recorded nine tackles and one interception in Thursday's 28-25 loss to Buffalo.
Impact Anzalone was on the field for every defensive snap and paced the Lions in tackles. He also recorded his first interception of the season, halting a promising drive for the Bills early in the third quarter. For the season, Anzalone now has 86 tackles with 1.5 sacks and four passes defended across 11 games.
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Can't-Miss Play: Alex Anzalone locates Josh Allen's deflected pass for INT Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone locates Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's deflected pass for INT.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • NFL.COM
Racks up 10 tackles Anzalone amassed 10 tackles (six solo), one pass deflection and one forced fumble in Sunday's 31-30 win over the Bears.
Impact Anzalone finished with double-digit tackles for the first time since Week 3 against Minnesota, and he was on the field for 57 defensive snaps (98 percent). He also recorded his third pass deflection and first forced fumble of the season through nine games.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seven stops again Sunday Anzalone recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 31-27 loss to Miami.
Impact Anzalone tied with rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez for the Lions' second-most tackles in this contest. The veteran also played at least 90 percent of his team's defensive snaps for the fifth time in seven contests this season, and he's currently on pace to set a new career high for tackles.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seven tackles Week 7 Anzalone logged seven tackles and a half sack during Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Cowboys.
Impact Anzalone tallied all of his tackles while playing 89 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps in this loss. The 28-year-old has now recorded at least six stops in every game so far this season. Anzalone could stand to put up another consistent stat line against Miami's prolific offense this Sunday.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sheppard on the Anzalone's great game Linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard talks with media about seeing LB Alex Anzalone play the best ball he ever has in Week 5. He also states th...
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Lions hoping healthy running game can help salvage season
The Detroit Lions are 1-4 with one of the worst defenses in the league and Jared Goff is too mistake-prone to save themOCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eight stops in loss Anzalone recorded eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defense during Sunday's 29-0 loss to the Patriots.
Impact Anzalone has recored at least six tackles in each game this season, totaling 40 stops through five games. Across 14 appearances last year, the veteran linebacker set career highs in tackles (78) and pass defenses (seven), but he appears on his way to topping those numbers during his second campaign with Detroit.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Campbell tries to shield defense after 48-45 loss to Seattle
Jared Goff passed for 378 yards and four touchdowns, but Detroit struggled against Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks in a wild 48-45 lossOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
