Alex Anzalone

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		111	614	13.0	4
2025		16	95	2.5	1
2024		10	63	1.0	0
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Tampa Bay struck gold with Alex Anzalone's two-year, $17M extension, securing a **steal** that earns a **B CVI** in what's become an inflated linebacker market. At $8.5M per year, the Buccaneers are paying solid starter money for a player who's proven to be exactly that — a reliable, versatile linebacker who can handle coverage duties and stuff the run without breaking the bank. The $12M guaranteed over just two years provides excellent flexibility for Tampa Bay, allowing them to reassess without being handcuffed to a lengthy commitment if Anzalone's performance dips. This deal becomes even more attractive when you consider that middling linebackers are routinely commanding $10-12M annually in free agency, making Anzalone's production-to-price ratio exceptional value. The Buccaneers essentially locked up their defensive anchor at a discount, freeing up precious cap space to address other roster needs while maintaining stability at a crucial position in Todd Bowles' defense.

Performance Analysis

Alex Anzalone grades at a C+ for the Buccaneers, placing him as a dependable if unexciting middle linebacker. Anzalone brings experience and communication to the defensive huddle, and he does the dirty work in the run game that does not always show up in highlights. His coverage skills are limited, which is a problem in a league that attacks linebackers in the passing game relentlessly. Tampa Bay values his leadership and tackling, even if he is not the kind of athlete who makes plays sideline to sideline. He is a floor-raiser, not a ceiling-raiser, and there is value in that role.