Lions Adjust Alex Anzalone Contract
The Detroit Lions have modified linebacker Alex Anzalone’s contract for the 2025 season. According to sources close to the situation, a sum of $250,000 has been added to his base salary, raising it to $6.25 million. This amount has also been guaranteed. In addition to the salary modification, the Lions have included incentives in Anzalone’s contract to increase his potential earnings during the current season.Anzalone, 30 years old, is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after this season. In 2024, Anzalone started in the 10 games played, accumulating the fourth-highest number of tackles on the team, with a total of 63, including seven for loss of yards. The veteran, with eight years of experience in the league, has been a starter since joining the Lions in 2021. During his four seasons with the team, he has recorded 395 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and two interceptions.Anzalone had previously expressed his disappointment with the development of contract negotiations with the Lions.
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