Alex Anzalone

The Lions adjusted LB Alex Anzalone’s 2025 base salary and incentives.

Fantasy Impact

The contract this season for Anzalone raises by $250,000, which was fully guaranteed as part of his $6.25 million base salary. He is still seeking a long-term deal.

Alex Anzalone practiced on Monday with the Lions.

Fantasy Impact

Anzalone stepped foot on the field with fans chanting “Pay the man!” ahead of his contract year. It does not appear that either side has talked about an extension.

Alex Anzalone practiced for the first time at Lions training camp on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Anzalone suffered the injury during his conditioning test after sitting out the early portion of the offseason program. It is unclear where the two sides are on a new contract.

Lions LB Alex Anzalone was absent from the Lions’ offseason workouts this week.

Fantasy Impact

Anzalone is set to enter the last year of his three-year, $18 million contract. He could be seeking an extension in the same offseason where Nick Bolton signed a three-year, $45 million deal with the Chiefs. This will be a situation to monitor as the offseason progresses.

Alex Anzalone (forearm) is active for Week 18 for the Detroit Lions against the Minnesota Vikings.

Fantasy Impact

Anzalone returns after being out since November 18 and will look to provide a boost to a Detroit defense that has struggled without the linebacker against a high-powered Minnesota Vikings offense Sunday night.