Alex Anzalone (/ ˈ æ n z ə ˈ l oʊ n i / an-zə-LOW-nee, born September 22, 1994) is an American professional football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators. Anzalone was selected in the third round by the New Orleans Saints in the 2017 NFL draft.

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone's hit-stick tackle offers rude awakening to Los Angeles Rams on first offensive play of game.

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Nov 17, 2024 · Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has broken his left forearm and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, another blow to a defense that has been hit hard by injuries.

Nov 17, 2024 · A video has surfaced showing Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone revealing the extent of his injury during Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. After suffering a forearm injury in the second quarter, Anzalone was seen on the sidelines, visibly frustrated.

Anzalone comes to Detroit after spending the first four seasons of his career with the New Orleans Saints, who selected him in the third round (76th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Florida.

Jan 1, 2025 · Anzalone is a team captain on defense and has 56 tackles (40 solo), seven tackles for loss, a sack and four passes defended in nine games played this year and is one of Detroit's best cover linebackers on the roster.

Dec 31, 2024 · Veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone, who suffered a forearm injury in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11, has the potential to suit up against the Minnesota Vikings in...

Jan 5, 2025 · After suffering a fractured forearm in Week 11 and completing a stint on injured reserve, Anzalone is active for Sunday's game. He returned to practice this week, and the expectation is...

Jan 8, 2025 · Alex Anzalone didn’t get a full week of practice in the leadup to the Vikings game—they ran a walkthrough on Wednesday and weren’t even in full pads on Thursday, but his return turned out to be...