NFL free agency rumors: Lions LB Alex Anzalone linked to 2 teams
(*2*)With the beginning of the NFL authorized tampering interval on Monday, free agency rumors are kicking into excessive gear. While all has been quiet in regards to the Detroit Lions and their intentions, one in every of their present gamers has been the supply of some very predictable rumors.
(*2*)“The biggest name to keep an eye on with the #Jets is LB Alex Anzalone, per sources,” Hughes posted on Twitter. “They’ve been linked for awhile. There’s a robust market for him, though. I don’t get the sense it’s a slam dunk signing.”
(*2*)In New York, Anzalone could be reunited with Aaron Glenn, who coached him each in Detroit and New Orleans. A veteran linebacker with a deep data of Glenn’s scheme would probably do wonders for a struggling Jets protection.
(*2*)The different Anzalone rumor comes from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. In his newest “free agency buzz” columnhe believes the Chicago Bears—who simply launched linebacker Tremaine Edmunds—could possibly be in play for Anzalone.
(*2*)Again, the dot connecting is pretty apparent right here. The Bears’ defensive coordinator is Dennis Allen, who was Anzalone’s defensive coordinator when the 2 of them had been in New Orleans.
(*2*)“To replace Tremaine Edmunds, Alex Anzalone is a name to watch,” Fowler wrote. “Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen was with him in New Orleans and he’s good in coverage.”
(*2*)Over the previous 5 years, Anzalone has began 73 video games for Detroit, tallying 490 tackles, 9.0 sacks, 33 passes defended and three interceptions. Each yr, he has served as a crew captain.
(*2*)In phrases of a re-signing in Detroit, we have not heard a lot in any respect. Anzalone was clearly disgruntled together with his contract scenario final yr, going public together with his perception that he was getting underpaid. And whereas the Lions had been ready to throw some cash their means, they weren’t ready to come to an extension settlement. With Detroit towards the cap this yr—and Jack Campbell’s emergence on the MIKE place—it looks like Anzalone’s departure is just a matter of time, particularly if there’s really a “robust market” as Hughes suggests.
