– What’s happening: Anzalone, 31, is eyeing unrestricted free agency with strong odds to land in New York on a two-year, roughly $14.5 million deal (about $7.3M per year). A reunion with longtime defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is on the table.
– Why it fits: Anzalone brings leadership, toughness, and steady production to the middle of the defense. He’s totaled 613 tackles, 13 sacks, 4 interceptions, 36 pass deflections, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 34 tackles for loss, and 40 QB hits over nine seasons.
– History and fit: He played with Glenn for four seasons in New Orleans (2017–2020), then joined the Lions in 2021 when Glenn became Lions’ DC. Last season was the only year the two weren’t together, and now they could be reunited in New York.
– Jets’ LB situation: The room needs a major upgrade. Quincy Williams is likely gone, and Jamien Sherwood’s hefty contract didn’t translate into on-field results. Anzalone would bring immediate leadership and reliability to a regrouping unit 📊.
– Takeaway: If the deal happens, Anzalone could stabilize the LB corps and provide a veteran backbone as the Jets pursue a broader overhaul at the position.
