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Former Lions LB Alex Anzalone signs two-year deal with Buccaneers, per reports

  • On March 9, 2026, Alex Anzalone signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, confirmed by NFL Network, ESPN and Tampa Bay Times.
  • After a contract standoff last offseason, Anzalone, who had signed extensions through 2025, became available following his return after seeking a new deal.
  • Statistically, in 2025 he started all 16 games and recorded 95 tackles, 2.5 sacks and an interception, totaling 490 tackles and 9.0 sacks over five seasons with Detroit.
  • Detroit loses a multi-year defensive captain as Alex Anzalone will not return in 2026, forcing the Lions to replace leadership while investing in Derrick Barnes and Jack Campbell this year.
  • Procedurally, the deal will not become official until the new league year opens at 4 p.m. Wednesday, with Anzalone joining a Buccaneers defense featuring Lavonte David and a 67.5 grade on Pro Football Focus.
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On3 broke the news in on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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