Alex Anzalone
30-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
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27
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Clears concussion protocols
Anzalone (concussion) was removed from the Lions' injury report Friday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Anzalone was a full participant for a second practice in a row Friday, clearing concussion protocols as a result. The linebacker is all set to return to the field after missing Detroit's 20-13 win over the Cardinals in Week 3.
Anzalone was a full participant for a second practice in a row Friday, clearing concussion protocols as a result. The linebacker is all set to return to the field after missing Detroit's 20-13 win over the Cardinals in Week 3.
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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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Anzalone had a career year during his second season in Motown and ultimately crushed his previous career high with 125 tackles as the centerpiece of Detroit's defense. His involvement in pass defense (six PBUs) only added to his value, and the Lions rewarded him with a three-year, $18.75 million contract that positions Anzalone as the 10th-highest paid inside linebacker in the NFL. However, it's fair to wonder if he can build upon his 2022 production now that Malcolm Rodriguez is another year wiser while first-round rookie Jack Campbell joins the fold.
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Practices in full Thursday
Anzalone (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Won't suit up vs. Arizona
Anzalone (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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Deemed questionable for Week 3
Anzalone (concussion) is officially questionable to face the Cardinals on Sunday.
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Upgrades to limited Thursday
Anzalone (concussion) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Anzalone (concussion) missed Wednesday's practice.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Most underrated on Lions
Anzalone is considered the Lions' most underappreciated player by Tom Blair of NFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Perhaps because Anzalone didn't truly come into his own until his sixth pro season, he's not generally mentioned when the top tier of linebackers are discussed. However, Blair notes Anzalone is valued highly within the organization after registering back-to-back 120-plus tackle seasons and logging a career high of three sacks in 2023.
Perhaps because Anzalone didn't truly come into his own until his sixth pro season, he's not generally mentioned when the top tier of linebackers are discussed. However, Blair notes Anzalone is valued highly within the organization after registering back-to-back 120-plus tackle seasons and logging a career high of three sacks in 2023.