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Alex Anzalone Sidelined by Hamstring as Contract Talks Stall

Having sat out of practice with a hamstring issue, he has voiced disappointment at the Lions’ delay in extending his contract.

Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) celebrates their win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 2024 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Junfu Han-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • I fared well on conditioning but has yet to practice through Day 3 at the Meijer Performance Center, Lions coach Dan Campbell said.
  • He has told team officials he wants to retire as a Lion and called the ongoing contract stalemate “weird.”
  • Some observers have speculated that his hamstring injury could serve as leverage in negotiations, though neither side has confirmed that.
  • Anzalone led all NFL linebackers in man-coverage snaps last season and earned a 73.7 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus.
  • Detroit’s front office must balance re-signing a four-time team captain against preserving cap space for extensions of young stars like Aidan Hutchinson.