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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

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OCTOBER 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 loss

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Seahawks' DK Metcalf not impressed by Lions CB Jeff Okudah

Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf isn't that impressed by emerging Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Sets team-high 10 tackles Sunday Anzalone recorded 10 tackles (nine solo) and one sack during Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Anzalone played 99 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps Sunday against Minnesota, but he continues to have a nose for where the ball is going to end up, as he now has 25 tackles through the team's first three contests. He'll look to make an impact in Week 4 when the Lions host the Seahawks on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Lions lament another season-opening rally that falls short

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions LB Derrick Barnes savors lessons from Alex Anzalone, Jarrad Davis ahead of Year 2 Detroit Lions mailbag: What does progress look like in 2022?

JUNE 2, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' Alex Anzalone re-signs with 2 others, looks to 'leave a legacy' in Detroit Lions find big-bodied receiver, reportedly set to sign Chark

MARCH 15, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

AP source: Lions agree to terms with Tracy Walker, Tim Boyle

A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with starting safety Tracy Walker and backup quarterback Tim Boyle

MARCH 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Alex Anzalone explains why he wanted a Detroit Lions return Alex Anzalone explains why he wanted to re-sign with Detroit Lions and where they stand in the rebuild, March 14, 2022.

MARCH 14, 2022 • FREEP.COM

'The momentum is there:' Anzalone thinks things are looking up for Lions Linebacker Alex Anzalone thinks things are looking up for the Detroit Lions in year two with head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Bra...

MARCH 14, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Re-signs on one-year deal The Lions re-signed Anzalone to a one-year contract worth up to $4 million Monday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Anzalone suffered a season-ending shoulder injury late December after suiting up for 14 games in 2021, but reports suggest he won't face a long-term recovery. After posting a career-high 78 tackles (49 solo), to go with one sack, seven pass breakups and one interception, Anzalone has earned another shot to prove himself in Detroit's linebacker corps.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions lose LB Alex Anzalone for the season with shoulder injury Detroit Lions rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown's emergence is helping re-define the offense (Subscription Required)

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Goes on injured reserve The Lions placed Anzalone (shoulder) on injured reserve reports.

Impact Anzalone's move to IR comes just hours after Chris Burke of The Athletic reported that the linebacker suffered a season-ending injury in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. Fortunately for Anzalone, he's not expected to face a long-term recovery period, which suggests he'll avoid surgery. The 27-year-old wraps up his first season in Detroit with 78 tackles and an interception over 14 games.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

After routing Cardinals, Lions look to keep momentum going

This season has never been easy for Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

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