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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Upgrades to limited Thursday
Alex Anzalone (concussion) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice.Anzalone sustained a concussion during the Detroit Lions' Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers. He was held out of practice Wednesday, but his ability to practice Thursday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- indicates that he is progressing through the league's concussion protocols. Anzalone's status for Week 3 against the Cardinals will be more clear once Friday's injury report is released.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Alex Anzalone (concussion) missed Wednesday's practice.Detroit's top inside linebacker has still yet to clear protocol after sustaining a concussion during the Detroit Lions' Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers. He could be a long shot to suit up in Week 3 unless he's able to log at least limited participation in practice either Thursday or Friday.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Downgraded to out
Alex Anzalone (head) has been downgraded to out Sunday after being evaluated for a concussion.The middle linebacker made four tackles (three solo) before leaving the contest. Anzalone led Detroit with 13 stops (10 solo) in the team's Week 1 overtime win over Los Angeles. Malcolm Rodriguez is the next man up at middle linebacker.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Being evaluated for concussion
Alex Anzalone is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.The middle linebacker made four tackles (three solo) before exiting. Anzalone led the Detroit Lions with 13 stops (10 solo) in Week 1. Malcolm Rodriguez is the next man up at middle linebacker.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Busy in Week 1
Alex Anzalone recorded 13 total tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win against the Rams.Anzalone was a tackling machine in Week 1, leading Detroit's defense with 13 stops, three of which were for a loss. The middle linebacker played all 78 defensive snaps, joining safety Brian Branch as the only other player to do so. Anzalone is coming off of a 2023 campaign in which he compiled a career-high 129 tackles over 16 regular-season games, and he appears to have picked up where he left off to open 2024.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Career year in 2023
Alex Anzalone recorded 129 tackles with 3.0 sacks and six passes defended over 16 regular-season games in 2023.While a fringe top-24 linebacker in IDP formats, Anzalone recorded career highs in tackles, solo tackles (85) and sacks as one of the most important pieces of a Detroit defense that made huge improvements in run defense. One year after finishing bottom four in rushing yards allowed per carry and per game, this unit finished top three in each of those categories and top two in runs of 10-plus yards allowed (36) and runs of 20-plus yards allowed (five). With Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill also under contract in 2024, the key pieces are in place for both Anzalone and the Detroit Lions' run defense to remain productive in 2024.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Remains limited Thursday
Alex Anzalone (shoulder/ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.Anzalone has now began the Detroit Lions' week of practice with two consecutive limited sessions (Wednesday was a walkthrough) as he continues to battle three fractured ribs and a sprained AC joint in his shoulder. The 29-year-old linebacker will likely carry an injury designation into the NFC Championship Game unless he can practice in full Friday.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Limited in walkthrough Wednesday
Alex Anzalone (ribs/shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.Anzalone was limited Wednesday as he continues to play through fractured ribs as well as a sprained AC joint in his shoulder. The 2017 third-round pick should be good to go for Sunday's NFC Championship Game matchup with the 49ers, provided he advances to full practice participation Thursday and/or Friday.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Playing through injuries
Alex Anzalone played through a sprained AC joint in his shoulder and three fractured ribs during Sunday's divisional-round win over the Buccaneers, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.Anzalone actually suffered the rib injury during Detroit's Week 18 win over the Vikings and has been playing through it for each of the team's playoff wins this season. The veteran linebacker will likely appear on the team's injury report throughout the week, but considering he's managed to play through the pain, it's unlikely he would stop now. Anzalone should suit up against the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game this Sunday.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Second-most tackles in loss
Alex Anzalone had eight tackles (five solo) in Saturday's 20-19 loss to the Cowboys.It was the third time in four games that Anzalone registered eight-plus tackles in a game. It was also the third straight game he played every single defensive snap, as he finished second on the Detroit Lions in tackles behind corner Cameron Sutton. Anzalone is up to 120 tackles (77 solo) on the year and is five away from matching the career-high figure he set last season.
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