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Linebacker Anzalone Disappointed with Detroit Lions Contract Situation
26 Jul
Summary
- Anzalone returned to Lions practice on Saturday after dealing with a hamstring injury
- Anzalone expressed disappointment with his contract situation, calling it a "weird situation"
- Anzalone is entering the final year of his 3-year, $18.3 million contract with the Lions
Last Saturday, Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone returned to practice after dealing with a hamstring injury. However, Anzalone's return was not accompanied by any news of a contract extension or negotiations, as he made clear on Saturday.
"No," Anzalone said when asked if there was anything new with his contract. The linebacker went on to express his disappointment with the situation, calling it a "weird situation."
Anzalone is entering the final year of his 3-year, $18.3 million contract with the Lions. Despite his obvious displeasure, he has made it clear that he will not miss games if he doesn't get the deal he desires, stating, "I want to retire a Lion."
Lions head coach Dan Campbell emphasized the importance of Anzalone to the team's defense, saying, "You guys know how I feel about Alex, how we feel about Alex. He's one of our dudes. we've leaned on him. He's a productive player." The coach added that the team is still in talks with Anzalone and there is no animosity between the two sides.
