Allen Park — Alex Anzalone was one of the first players the Detroit Lions targeted after hiring general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell in 2021. On Monday, two days before the veteran linebacker was set to hit the open market, the team kept him in the fold with a new contract.
A source familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal first reported by the NFL Network. The three-year pact is worth up to $18.75 million.
Originally signed to a one-year deal, Anzalone was brought in because of his familiarity with the new defensive scheme the team was set to install, as well as his ability to lead on and off the field.