That could line him up for a return in the postseason, but in the immediate, the Lions have a No. 1 seed to chase. The Lions boasted one of the deeper linebacking rooms to start the season, but they’re now missing three key pieces: Anzalone,

Detroit Lions fans are closely following updates about linebacker Alex Anzalone’s injury as the team faces challenges with a depleted defense. A significant figure in Detroit’s recent success, Anzalone’s health and availability remain key topics of discussion among NFL fans and analysts.

He was the defensive play-caller and a captain as well. With this injury, the Lions have now lost four members of their Week 1 starting defense to significant injuries. As a result, the Lions will need to add depth to a group that has dealt with injuries all year.