Lions Raise Anzalone's Salary, Add 2025 Incentives

The Detroit Lions have increased linebacker Alex Anzalone's 2025 base salary by $250,000 to $6.25 million, fully guaranteeing the amount, and introduced playtime incentives that could raise his total earnings by up to $1 million. Despite the salary increase, Anzalone remains disappointed, as he was seeking a long-term contract extension instead of a one-year adjustment. Anzalone, a key defensive starter since 2021, will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2025 season, leaving his future with the team uncertain. The Lions have invested in younger linebackers Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes, indicating possible plans for a transition after 2025. Anzalone is participating in training camp, but the absence of a multi-year extension suggests Detroit may move on if a new agreement is not reached.