On Monday, the Detroit Lions re-signed veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone to a one-year deal worth reportedly up to $4 million. Anzalone brings experience, knowledge, and leadership to Detroit’s defense, and potential starter-level play.
He could also be used to help the Lions wrangle some other desirable free agents. Anzalone happens to be close friends with safety Marcus Williams, a top-tier free agent whom many have linked to Detroit as a potential landing spot. Williams is one of the better, younger (25 years old) safeties in the league, but New Orleans’ cap situation makes him a difficult re-signing for the Saints.