Lions' Anzalone Believes He's Unique Among NFL Linebackers
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone believes he is unique among NFL linebackers.
A captain in each of the past four seasons, there is no questioning what he has meant to the Lions' organization.
He recently revealed that he believes he is also doing things other linebackers aren't around the league.
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex AnzaloneJunfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
On March 26, Anzalone quoted a post from Pride of Detroit's Al Karsten and provided the caption, "No other LB asked to do what I do."
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The post he quoted showed that no other linebacker played man coverage on a higher percentage of snaps than he did in 2024.
Anzalone was joined on this list by teammates Malcolm Rodriguez and Jack Campbell.
He then quoted another post to give further context.
The second post showed that he was one of the best linebackers in the league when it came to limiting separation while in coverage.
According to Pro Football Reference, Anzalone also only allowed opposing QBs to throw for 5.4 yards per target when they threw in his direction.
These stats show just how versatile Anzalone has been at linebacker for the Lions.
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One top of his contributions in coverage, he also made 63 tackles with seven for a loss in 10 games during the 2024 season.
That came after he had reached at least 125 tackles in each of the previous two seasons.
Anzalone has been a very important piece of the Lions' defense throughout his four years with the team and should be once again during the 2025 season.
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