Alex Anzalone - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Lions' $17 million decision on Alex Anzalone says everything about Jack Campbell Anzalone's departure opens the door wide open for Campbell to get paid.

57 MINS AGO • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Agrees to two-year deal with Bucs Anzalone (concussion) agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract with the Buccaneers on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Anzalone's deal can be made official when the new league year begins Wednesday, at which point Anzalone will need to pass a physical and confirm he has recovered from a concussion that sidelined him down the stretch in 2025. The 31-year-old linebacker had 95 tackles in 16 games for the Lions prior to the injury in 2025, and he notched 490 tackles across five regular seasons in Detroit after posting only 123 tackles in his first four NFL regular seasons with the Saints.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers are adding Kenny Gainwell and Alex Anzalone, retaining Cade Otton, AP sources say

Running back Kenneth Gainwell and linebacker Alex Anzalone have agreed to contracts with the Buccaneers and tight end Cade Otton is staying in Tampa Bay, three people with knowledg...

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jets may steal the most obvious Lions free agent this side of Alex Anzalone If Aaron Glenn wants a Lions free agent for his defense, this one also lands as obvious.

6 DAYS AGO • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Alex Anzalone's Potential Reunion with Aaron Glenn Hits a Snag with Latest FA Report With free agency approaching, the Detroit Lions could be preparing to say goodbye to Alex Anzalone. The chances of Anzalone’s departure have...

FEBRUARY 26 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Bears Suddenly Become Threat to Steal Alex Anzalone from Lions News around the NFL will start to pick up a notch as teams begin preparing for the 2026 campaign. Several players will be on new teams next...

FEBRUARY 25 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

All-Pro LB Could Help Lions Close the Book on Alex Anzalone With NFL free agency only weeks away, Detroit Lions fans are wondering what will happen with veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone. Anzalone has...

FEBRUARY 20 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Amik Robertson Is Likely to Burn His Next Team if He Leaves Lions The Detroit Lions could see several veterans depart the Motor City next month for free agency. Al-Quadin Muhammad and Alex Anzalone are at t...

FEBRUARY 19 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Pro Football Focus highlights mistake the Lions have made with Alex Anzalone The Lions have clearly drawn a line in the sand with Alex Anzalone, and it will look like a mistake until shown otherwise.

FEBRUARY 18 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Alex Anzalone Extends Olive Branch to Lions After Slip-Up Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has reversed course on a controversial social media post that generated buzz over the weekend.

FEBRUARY 17 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Alex Anzalone and 5 ex-Lions the Jets could reunite with Aaron Glenn in free agency The New York Jets could look to reunite head coach Aaron Glenn with a number of his former Detroit Lions players in free agency this offseas...

FEBRUARY 17 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Lions fans won't like the latest Alex Anzalone free agency projection FOX Sports believes the Detroit Lions will likely watch linebacker Alex Anzalone sign with the New York Jets in free agency.

FEBRUARY 12 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Latest free agency projection matches Jets to a pair of Aaron Glenn's old Lions Fox Sports believes the New York Jets will sign two of Aaron Glenn's former Detroit Lions players in Alex Anzalone and Al-Quadin Muhammad.

FEBRUARY 11 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Lions Might Be Headed Toward Leo Chenal Signing This Offseason The Detroit Lions could look to veteran linebacker Leo Chenal in free agency to replace Alex Anzalone, whose future is uncertain.

FEBRUARY 2 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Alex Anzalone rumor is bad news for Lions future and pinpoints expected landing spot | Sporting News Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone is set to be a free agent in 2026 and a new rumor suggests he's likely to be playing elsewhere this c...

JANUARY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Aaron Glenn's Rumored Anzalone Interest Won't Save His Sinking Ship Former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is eyeing linebacker Alex Anzalone, but it may not be enough to save his job.

JANUARY 26 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Anzalone on using pain as motivation LB Alex Anzalone speaks to reporters about wanting to stay with the Lions, how everything you do in the NFL is earned, and using pain as mot...

JANUARY 5 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Ruled out for Week 18 Anzalone (concussion/personal) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Anzalone was able to upgrade to a limited participant Thursday before once again downgrading to a non-participant in Friday's practice, as a personal status was also added to the report. Malcolm Rodriguez and Grant Stuard will likely see an increased snapshare at outside linebacker in the starter's absence. Between the linebacker experiencing private troubles, working his way back from the concussion, and the Lions being eliminated from playoff contention, it seems the team determined it best to end the 31-year-old's season a game early. Anzalone finishes the 2025 campaign with 95 tackles (52 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and nine passes defensed for one interception through 16 games.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Anzalone (concussion) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact Anzalone was listed as DNP on Wednesday, so his limited session is an upgrade after the veteran linebacker was concussed on Christmas Day against the Vikings. If Anzalone isn't cleared for Sunday's game against the Bears, Malcolm Rodriguez would likely draw the start.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Begins Week 18 prep as DNP Anzalone (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Anzalone suffered a concussion against the Vikings on Christmas Day. To have any chance of playing in Sunday's season finale against Chicago, he'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If Anzalone can't suit up for that contest, Malcolm Rodriguez will likely get a start at linebacker for the Lions.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions fans might want to savor these final, precious moments from beloved veteran Alex Anzalone might be playing his final game in a Lions uniform in Week 18.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks

Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3:43 left after the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the Detroit Lions fro...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Done for day Anzalone has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's contest against the Vikings with a concussion.

Impact Anzalone took a blow to the head in the second half, ultimately suffering a concussion. In his absence, Malcolm Rodriguez will continue to operate in a more significant role at linebacker versus Minnesota.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Anzalone (head) is being evaluated for a concussion during Thursday's contest against the Vikings.

Impact Anzalone will not be eligible to return to Thursday's divisional matchup if he is diagnosed with a concussion and placed in the NFL's five-step protocol. Prior to leaving the field to be evaluated late in the third quarter, Anzalone had racked up two tackles (one solo) including 1.0 sacks.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eight tackles in Week 16 loss Anzalone recorded eight tackles (three solo) and one pass breakup in Detroit's loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Anzalone has started all 15 games this season and has produced 92 tackles (50 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and nine pass breakups, including one interception, on 98 percent of the defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Buccaneers are adding Kenny Gainwell and Alex Anzalone, retaining Cade Otton, AP sources say

Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks