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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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Veteran Lions linebacker Anzalone to sign with Buccaneers
The Detroit Lions’ Alex Anzalone era has come to an end. A multi-year defensive captain and a big part of the team’s turnaround over the last five seasons, Anzalone will not return in 2026. He agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period. Related Articles Detroit Lions agree to free agent contract with Panthers center Cade Mays Detroit Lio…
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