The Detroit Lions made one of their first moves in free agency when they re-signed linebacker Alex Anzalone to a reported three-year deal.
Anzalone’s return to Detroit’s defense is significant for 2023, because he knows the system and scheme and can provide a leg-up for his younger teammates. Additionally, it’s a good fit because Anzalone loves Detroit, something he has proven from the beginning.
After the contract agreement was officially revealed on Monday, March 13, Anzalone hopped on Twitter later in the evening and provided a simply but effective statement on the situation. As he said, he’s home.
I’m home 💙
— Alex Anzalone ()
“I’m home,” Anzalone along with a blue heart emoji, proving he was very happy to get the deal done.
Previously after the season, Anzalone discussed the fact that he thought the 2022 season was his best because of the journey and the lessons that he learned.
Year 6— Best year yet. Not because of the results but because of the journey. Beyond thankful for all of the blessings and lessons this year. Thank you God! @ Detroit, Michigan
— Alex Anzalone ()
“Year 6— Best year yet. Not because of the results but because of the journey. Beyond thankful for all of the blessings and lessons this year. Thank you God!,” Anzalone at the time.
The former Florida Gator and New Orleans Saints product seems to be very thrilled to have played a great season in 2022, and even more happy that it led to a return in Detroit for 2023.
Alex Anzalone Called a Most Improved Player for 2022
It was clear Anzalone had a great season in 2022, and recently, he received an offseason a shout-out for his work.
Now, as a result of his play, Anzalone has been cited as being one of the players who improved the most during the 2022 season. Pro Football Focus and Gordon McGuiness picked the player who exemplified that on every roster in the league in 2022. As he wrote, Anzalone was impressive on the whole.
“A third-round draft pick in 2017, Anzalone played his most snaps in a single season and delivered a solid performance overall. There were some rough moments throughout the year, but he also had four games with a PFF grade higher than …read more
Source:: Heavy.com