Detroit Lions: Will Alex Anzalone RECEIVE New Contract or WILL Team Pursue a Cheaper Vet Instead?

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🗓️ 10 February 2026

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Will the Detroit Lions pay to keep Alex Anzalone, or is a new face set to anchor their linebacker corps? Matt Dery welcomes NFL analyst Ross Tucker to examine Detroit’s offseason priorities, spotlighting Anzalone’s free agency status and the team’s evolving strategy at linebacker, with Jack Campbell’s rising star and Derrick Barnes’ recent deal adding intrigue. The episode questions whether veteran options like Bobby Wagner might be a fit if the Lions seek experience on a budget. Key topics include the Lions’ defensive needs, the impact of Super Bowl trends on Detroit’s roster building, and Drew Petzing’s arrival as offensive coordinator. The conversation also highlights tight end targets like David Njoku, the future of Sam LaPorta, and potential free agency moves to reinforce Detroit’s offense. With NFC rivals retooling, can the Lions find the right mix to return to contention and push for a Super Bowl run?

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0:00.0	All right, will the Lions pay up and keep Alex Anzoloni?
0:07.4	We'll ask Ross Tucker about that.
0:14.4	You are Locked on Lions, your daily Detroit Lions podcast.
0:19.7	Part of the Locked On Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:26.4	What's good, everybody, Matt Derry with you.
0:28.2	It is a Tuesday edition of Locked On Lions right here on the Locked On Podcast Network,
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0:36.8	February 11th. Thanks for making us your first listen.
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1:10.3	The legendary Ross Tucker, he of the Ross Tucker football podcast, Westwood One, CBS, NFL analyst, former offensive linemen in the league, and friend of the podcast is going to join us momentarily.
1:12.5	We'll talk to Ross about his buddy.
1:19.1	Yes, the Gaines Media poster boy, Alex Anzolone, will the Lions pony up and bring back number 34 for a sixth season at linebacker.
1:23.7	He is a free agent.
1:25.3	And by the way, and I was talking to one of our everyday listeners today, the great Edward Shee
1:29.4	having said, what is that whole Gaines Media poster boy? Sometimes I've got to reset some of our inside bits on the show.
1:36.3	But our buddy, you know, Robert Banker, another legendary listener going back to my 105 one days.
1:45.6	He loves Alex Anzolone.
1:47.6	It's his favorite player.
1:49.2	And Robert, Robert started a small little media company.
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