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.

During Sunday’s Jaguars-Lions broadcast, Lions’ linebacker Alex Anzalone sprinted toward the sideline to make a tackle. He emerged holding his arm in pain. Before heading to the locker room after the play, it sure looked like Anzalone mouthed some bad news to the Lions’ sideline. It’s broken.

Detroit Lions standout linebacker Alex Anzalone sustained a broken left forearm during the second quarter of Sunday's 52-6 steamrolling of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Anzalone will miss six to eight weeks.

Not everything went perfectly during the Detroit Lions’ 52-6 blowout win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While Amon-Ra St. Brown continued his touchdown streak for eight straight games, the Lions received bad news that starting linebacker Alex Anzalone will be out for six to eight weeks because of a broken forearm.

Anzalone broke his forearm while making a tackle on Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. in the second quarter.

The Lions announced that linebacker Alex Anzalone will miss the game with a hand injury. He is not traveling with the team to New Orleans. It's a significant blow to a Lions defense that has been struggling in recent weeks.

The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing former Pro Bowl linebacker Kwon Alexander from the Broncos’ practice squad.