Ongoing Questions Surround Key Piece of Lions Defense Amid Offseason Absence

Detroit Lions: 'Zero concern' with Alex Anzalone's offseason absence amid contract issues

Alex Anzalone, one of the Detroit Lions' best and most reliable defenders the past 4 seasons, is entering the final year of his contract.

Ongoing questions surround key piece of Lions defense amid offseason absence

ALLEN PARK — Detroit Lions linebackers coach Shaun Dion Hamilton sidestepped questions about Alex Anzalone’s whereabouts, but defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard addressed the matter head-on.

Why the Detroit Lions Should Not Extend Alex Anzalone

Author’s Note: I have been a huge supporter of Alex Anzalone from the moment he signed with the Lions, and I was a huge supporter of them giving him the contract he is currently on. That said, all good things must come to an end. Alex Anzalone has been a warrior in Detroit — but it’s time to look forward, not back.He’s been a staple of the Dan Campbell era. A captain. A tone-setter. A symbol of how far the Lions have come. But sentiment doesn’t …