The Lions placed Anzalone (forearm) on injured reserve Monday. Anzalone played 20 defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles before breaking his forearm in Sunday's blowout win over the Jaguars. This injury is expected to sideline the 30-year-old for 6-to-8 weeks, so his shift to IR comes as no surprise. Anzalone will be now be forced to miss at least the Lions' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 16 matchup against the Bears. Expect Jack Campbell to see increased work with the Lions' first-team defense until Anzalone can return.
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IR - Forearm - Fracture Expected Return: 2024-12-30Latest Alex Anzalone news
Team
Detroit Lions
Birthdate
9/22/1994 (30)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'3", 238 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 3; Pk (NO)
Birthplace
Wyomissing, PA, USA
Position
LB
College
Florida
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
Detroit Lions
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
New Orleans Saints
2017-2021
(4 seasons)
The Lions placed Anzalone (forearm) on injured reserve Monday. Anzalone played 20 defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles before breaking his forearm in Sunday's blowout win over the Jaguars. This injury is expected to sideline the 30-year-old for 6-to-8 weeks, so his shift to IR comes as no surprise. Anzalone will be now be forced to miss at least the Lions' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 16 matchup against the Bears. Expect Jack Campbell to see increased work with the Lions' first-team defense until Anzalone can return.
Anzalone broke his forearm during the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars and will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports. Anzalone suffered the injury while assisting on a tackle on running back Travis Etienne in the second quarter of Sunday's win. It's another blow to the Lions' defense, who lost Aidan Hutchinson for the rest of the regular season due to a broken left tibia and fibula in Week 6 against the Cowboys. Given the recovery timeline, Anzalone could return as early as Week 17 against the 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30. Ben Niemann and Trevor Nowaske are candidates to start at linebacker alongside Malcolm Rodriguez and Jack Campbell while Anzalone is sidelined.
Anzalone (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Anzalone injured his forearm while tackling Travis Etienne late in the second quarter of Sunday's game. With Anzalone done for the day, Ben Niemann and Trevor Nowaske will see an increased snap count on defense for the second half.
Anzalone suffered a forearm injury in Sunday's Week 11 game against Jacksonville and is questionable to return. Anzalone was hurt while assisting on a tackle of Travis Etienne late in the second quarter. The linebacker exited to the locker room and was deemed questionable to return soon thereafter. Ben Niemann could be called upon for a significant role if Anzalone is unable to return.
Anzalone recorded eight total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Vikings. Anzalone paced the team in tackles in the victory, producing at least seven stops for the third time in five games this season. The linebacker has now compiled 35 total tackles (25 solo) and three passes defensed while operating as Detroit's primary middle linebacker in 2024.
Anzalone (concussion) was removed from the Lions' injury report Friday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. 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 (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Anzalone was unable to suit up Week 3 against the Cardinals after sustaining a concussion in Week 2 against the Buccaneers. His full participation in Thursday's practice indicates Anzalone is trending towards returning for Monday's game against the Seahawks. Anzalone has registered 17 tackles (13 solo) through two regular-season games.
Anzalone (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Anzalone has been in the league's concussion protocols since the Lions' Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers. He was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday, but he hasn't progressed through protocols enough for him to play Sunday and will shift his focus towards being available for Week 4 against the Seahawks on Sept. 30. Malcolm Rodriguez, who saw increased work after Anzalone was injured in Week 2, will start at middle linebacker Sunday alongside Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes.
Anzalone (concussion) is officially questionable to face the Cardinals on Sunday. Anzalone suffered a concussion Week 2 versus Tampa Bay and hasn't yet cleared the league's concussion protocol. The linebacker did manage to participate in practice in a limited fashion both Thursday and Friday, so there's still a chance he could suit up Sunday. If Anzalone is unable to play, however, Malcolm Rodriguez likely will work as a starter in his stead.