Detroit Lions Linebacker Alex Anzalone Could Miss Saints Game

The Detroit Lions could be without their top linebacker for the foreseeable future. 

Alex Anzalone, who has played exceptionally well the past two seasons, left the Green Bay Packers game with an injury. 

The ex-Saints linebacker could miss the contest against his former team, and possibly for an extended period of time, dealing with a potential hand/wrist injury. 

"Alex could be a little bit, that's possible. Kerby (Joseph) should be good," Dan Campbell told reporters Monday. "Jonah (Jackson), I'm assuming Jonah's not playing until he tells me he's playing, and then I'll know. Other than that, we'll see."

In a recently penned feature article on the team's website, Anzalone expressed he was excited for his fresh start in Detroit, after starting his career with New Orleans. 

"I signed a one-year deal with the Lions in 2021, and we were both really excited for not only a fresh start, but to experience the four seasons," Anzalone wrote. "Lindsey was born and raised in Florida, so she had never experienced the beauty of fall or the cold of winter."

Since arriving in Detroit, Anzalone has become a leader on defense and in the Metro-Detroit community. 

After signing two one-year contracts, Anzalone was rewarded for his stellar play with a long-term contract extension this past offseason. 

This season, with added security, the 29-year-old is among the top linebackers in coverage this season.  

Additionally, his leadership in the locker room has benefitted rookie Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes. 

Barnes and Anzalone have developed a close friendship over the past couple of seasons. 

Malcolm Rodriguez, Campbell and Barnes could be called upon for additional responsibilities in Aaron Glenn's defense over the next several weeks. 

The veteran linebacker is also expecting the birth of his second child this week.