The Detroit Lions could get a nice, needed lift to the defense with the potential return of linebacker and defensive captain Alex Anzalone. He’s been activated from the injured reserve list ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.

Before returning to action on Sunday, January 5, Detroit Lions star Alex Anzalone showed off the gruesome journey it took to get there. Hours prior to the team's Sunday Night Football showdown with the Minnesota Vikings at Detroit's Ford Field,

The Detroit Lions' defensive captain and starting linebacker is returning to the lineup for the showdown with the Minnesota Vikings. Linebacker Alex Anzalone is not listed on the pregame inactive list and will be available for the winner-take-all matchup ...

Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions certainly don't want to lose Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to head-coaching opportunities, but they believe the two assistants are ready. Glenn, the fourth-year defensive coordinator for the Lions,

From Amon-Ra St. Brown's blue do to Alex Anzalone's long blond hair, here's your chance to pick the Detroit Lions' Mane Man.

Less than two months after a fractured forearm threatened the end of his season, Alex Anzalone will return in Week 18. The star linebacker will be active for the Detroit Lions’ massive clash with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football but will be limited in his first game back.

Anzalone has been out since Nov. 17 with a broken forearm, and Raymond has been dealing with a foot injury since Nov. 24.

And if they weren’t sure what position Alex Anzalone played, they’d learned enough about football and these Detroit Lions — to know something was amiss in the middle. As for his coaches?

The Detroit Lions welcomed back linebacker Alex Anzalone on Sunday night after he returned from a broken forearm suffered in Week 11. Upon being introduced ahead of kickoff against the Minnesota Vikings,

The Detroit Lions will have one of their defensive leaders back out on the football field in their most important game of the season. Accordint to NFL Network, veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota ...

Before returning to action on Sunday, January 5, Detroit Lions star Alex Anzalone showed off the gruesome journey it took to get there. Hours prior to the team’s Sunday Night Football showdown ...