Questionable
Injury Concussion
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Defense Stats
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95
SACKS
2.5
INT
1
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0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Anzalone suffered a broken forearm Week 11 of the 2024 campaign, and as a result, the linebacker was limited to 63 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, while also adding five pass defenses over 10 regular-season games, all of which represented the lowest totals of Anzalone's four-year tenure with Detroit. He shifted from middle linebacker to the weak side last season, so he may not challenge the 127 tackles per season he averaged between 2022 and 2023, but Anzalone should remain a productive asset in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $18.75 million contract with the Lions in March of 2023.
Ruled out for Week 18
Anzalone (concussion/personal) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
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 snap share 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 (including one interception) over 16 games.
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 snap share 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 (including one interception) over 16 games.
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Measurables Review
How do Alex Anzalone's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
238 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.63 secShuttle Time
4.25 secCone Drill
6.88 secVertical Jump
30.5 inBroad Jump
116 inBench Press
16 repsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
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Anzalone is coming off of an impressive 2023 campaign with the Lions, securing a career-high 129 tackles (85 solo), including 6.0 sacks, while also deflecting six passes and recovering a fumble over 16 games. The 29-year-old operated as the team's primary middle linebacker last season and likely will remain in that role, working alongside fellow linebackers Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes in 2024. Anzalone has averaged 127 tackles per campaign while playing nearly 2,000 defensive snaps over the last two years in Detroit, making him a safe bet for consistent production again this season.
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Upgrades to limited
Anzalone (concussion) was limited in Thursday's practice.
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Begins Week 18 prep as DNP
Anzalone (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
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Done for day
Anzalone has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's contest against the Vikings after suffering a concussion.
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Being evaluated for concussion
Anzalone (head) is being evaluated for a concussion during Thursday's contest against the Vikings.
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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.
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Could part ways with Detroit
Anzalone's return to Detroit in 2026 is considered 50/50, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Anzalone has been a fixture of the Detroit defense for the last five seasons, making a significant impact stopping the run while also developing into a very strong coverage linebacker. Fowler reports that the Lions want Anzalone back, which isn't a surprise. However, he'll also have significant interest from other teams around the league, so the Lions could be priced out of re-signing him.
Anzalone has been a fixture of the Detroit defense for the last five seasons, making a significant impact stopping the run while also developing into a very strong coverage linebacker. Fowler reports that the Lions want Anzalone back, which isn't a surprise. However, he'll also have significant interest from other teams around the league, so the Lions could be priced out of re-signing him.