Alex Anzalone - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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

Alex Anzalone is fully acknowledging the inevitable about his future in Detroit All signs point to a certain outcome for Alex Anzalone, and he seems to be getting right with it.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Writing Is on the Wall for Alex Anzalone Despite His Production All signs point to the veteran linebacker's exit from the Motor City after the 2025 season.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Upgrades to full Thursday Anzalone (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Anzalone was unable to practice Wednesday due to an illness, but the linebacker's immune system seems to have fought quickly and efficiently, as he is now cleared of any injury designation and was able to practice in full. The starter should be set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Rams, where he will likely continue his season-long streak of 88 percent defensive snap participation or better.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by illness Anzalone (illness) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Anzalone has been a key part of the Detroit defense all season, playing nearly 100 percent of snaps. There's currently no indication that the illness will jeopardize his status for a Week 15 matchup against the Rams.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big factor in coverage Anzalone recorded seven tackles (four solo) and three passes defensed in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Anzalone had a strong all-around performance in Thursday's win, logging at least seven stops in consecutive contests. He also had a good day in coverage, breaking up three total passes, two of which were intended for Dallas tight ends. Anzalone is having a very strong season in coverage, as his seven passes defensed matches the career high he set in 2021.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes nine tackles in defeat Anzalone finished with nine tackles (five solo) in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Packers.

Impact The linebacker also played on all 62 defensive snaps. Anzalone has played on at least 88 percent of the defensive snaps in every game this season, recording 72 tackles (40 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and four pass breakups, including an interception.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Decent showing in overtime win Anzalone recorded six tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 34-27 overtime win versus the Giants.

Impact Anzalone has now posted at least six tackles in three of his last four games, but one might have assumed he would collect more in a game where he played a season-high 74 defensive snaps. His per-snap tackle production is at its lowest level this season since before he joined the Lions back in 2021, keeping him out of the IDP picture in most formats despite his large role.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Registers six stops vs. Eagles Anzalone registered six tackles (four solo) during the Lions' 16-9 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.

Impact Anzalone finished Sunday's game in a three-way tie for the second most tackles on the Lions behind Jack Campbell (15). Anzalone's streak of playing every single defensive snap ended at seven games in Week 11, but the veteran linebacker is still having a productive season and has logged at least five tackles in four of his last five games. The 2017 third-rounder is up to 57 tackles (33 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and four pass defenses (one interception) through 10 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Anzalone takes down Barkley for a loss of 10 yards Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone takes down Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley for a loss of 10 yards.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Alex Anzalone anticipates correctly for a 10-yard TFL vs. Barkley Detroit Lions middle linebacker Alex Anzalone takes down Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley for a loss of 10 yards.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • NFL.COM

Alex Anzalone makes exciting claim about Lions' defense during 2025 season The Detroit Lions have been good defensively in 2025, and Alex Anzalone is very encouraged by their trajectory.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Productive in win Anzalone recorded five tackles (three solo) during Detroit's win over the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact Anzalone's solid season continues, as he's now racked up at least four tackles in all but one game played. The 31-year-old will look to keep producing when the Lions take on the Eagles in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in win Anzalone recorded five tackles (three solo) during Detroit's win over the Commanders on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

‘The Standard Is the Standard’: How Dan Campbell’s Lions Culture Now Feeds Itself

Lions players reveal how coach Dan Campbell's culture has made Detroit — once a laughingstock — into one of the best-run teams in the NFL.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

‘The Standard Is the Standard’: How Dan Campbell’s Lions Culture Now Feeds Itself

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OCTOBER 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Logs four stops in Week 7 victory Anzalone totaled four tackles (three solo) Sunday in a 24-9 win against the Buccaneers.

Impact Anzalone was quiet from a statistical perspective after racking up a season-high 12 stops in Week 6. However, he logged 100 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps for the sixth time through seven games this year. Anzalone has 39 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and four defensed passes (including an interception) on the campaign.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

‘The Standard Is the Standard’: How Dan Campbell’s Lions Culture Now Feeds Itself