Under the Helmet: Alex Anzalone

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone reflects on the importance of his family, and his football journey on episode two of Under the Helmet.
Subscribe to the Lions YT Channel: bit.ly/2OABzdx
More Lions NFL Action: bit.ly/3epKf5l
#DetroitLions #Lions #NFL
Keep up-to-date on all things Lions:
Visit www.detroitlio...
Follow: / lions
Follow: / detroitlionsnfl
Like: / detroitlions

[@hypedetroit]

That article Anzo wrote for the players tribune to Lions fans after the loss in SF last year shows how much he loves this team and city.

[@anseldejong]

Whoa, hadn't read that until now, thanks for bringing it to my attention. So glad I live in the Detroit area, go Lions!

[@djmReports]

Awesome read thank you for this post.

[@sas4l176]

Thanks for lmk

[@dolphpaperroute6362]

Holy Fawk I didn't know about this till i read your comment and I just read the whole thing. What a guy man (Dan Campbell voice) lol "Everybody wanna be a dawg till it's time to do some dawg shit"

[@solomongrim982]

I just read the letter thanks for guiding me to it my friend every Lion's fan should read it "Daddy did you go to the SuperBowl" ooof I know that stung lol hopefully when Cooper Anzalone(who looks just like em) asks his father this year Alex can reply "Yes son I went, I saw, and I conquered." Go Lion's

[@MyCent]

You are not only a terrific athlete but a very likable human being. So happy for your success and your loving family. I wish you all the best, forever!

[@bradvilla6516]

"Alex Anzalone, Father of Two."

[@gunternine1130]

Get's me in the feels every time.

[@HelloIamCloudy]

I saw that. I literally said a short "aww".

[@goodcitizen6388]

Beat me to it. Lol

[@DLIONSJR02]

That’s a good dude right there. Definition of what this team is

[@heybuddywuzup]

Definitions are intrinsically propositional. People aren't propositional in nature (no object is). Therefore Anzelone isn't the definition of what the team is.

[@jamesbailey4304]

Shout out to Lions media team, they've done an excellent job in bringing the players to the fans this year, and what a wonderful man and his family to share with us!

[@July.4.1776]

Thank you Alex for coming to the Detroit Lions you are an exceptional athlete and family man..

[@swaptrex]

Dude is a G.

[@garylovio1180]

Absolutely love this video. He’s a man’s man. A fantastic family man!

[@KertDangle]

Damn our social media team is the best in the league 🙌🏼

[@cammyboyyy8173]

She absolutely loves him ! Love that!

[@SBDetroitGirl]

LOVE ANZALONE! Such a true leader on and off the field.

[@richardwarfordjr.5622]

Yes

[@sovereignprints_217]

welcome back Alex Anzalone

[@calthar13]

underrated leader for the Lions turnaround.

[@primeminister66]

Daddy tackles people… no truer words have been said! God bless his lil heart

[@WillA2oh6]

This series is so cool, love seeing the personal side of players

[@HonoluluBlue81]

So glad to have 34 back on the field to help us get 3 more W’s. One Pride 💙

[@pattibarszcz2075]

Detroit loves you Alex! You have such a beautiful family ❤

[@richardwarfordjr.5622]

Heck yeah

[@shariwelch9573]

The babies are too cute ❤

[@leoobermyer3769]

Great Video, we appreciate you here in Michigan! You will be in the Lions Ring of Honor some day!

[@benchase5797]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with the pride. LFG Lions

[@DaveFu]

Rest up Dog! Welcome back! The Pride needs you!

[@MightyTANK1]

That is a rich man right there.

[@A.8.R]

Alex Anzalone, as a fan of the Detroit Lions, I just want to say thank you for everything you bring to the team. Your heart, hustle, and leadership on the field are incredible to watch. Proud to have you as a Lion - keep being a beast out there!

[@richardwarfordjr.5622]

Absolutely

[@GromHellscreamDetroitSuperFan]

Well stated my friend!! Couldn't have said it better myself!! We are lucky to have Anzo!!

[@PattyCakeJake]

Well said and couldn’t agree more. Love this team and the human being! Let’s gooooo Detroit!

[@Scotth-gn5tj]

THANK YOU TO YOUR CHILDREN FOR LETTING YOUR DAD COME TO THE DETROIT LIONS AND RESTORING THE ROAR ON THE BEST DEFENSE IN FOOTBALL 🏈!!! THANK YOU ALEX!!! NORTHERN MICHIGAN (HIGGINS LAKE)😊😊

[@cheriharrigan38]

I was an Anzalone fan before it was cool :) So glad he is getting the recognition he deserves..

[@brittneycarter3994]

I want a Superbowl ring as a lions fan but after watching this I want it even more for Alex A. 🎉😢😊

[@kevandyh]

What a great guy! Wonderful example of a loving husband, father and Leader! I feel so grateful he is on my team, The Lions!

[@BlokeonaLake]

Having a partner as strong and selfless as Lindsey is such a priceless gift and is a key ingredient in the focus Alex brings to his work. This glimpse into their relationship is quite special.

[@raydallan]

Alex - you and your beautiful family are very deserving of everything you have.

[@julianmx13]

He’s our Winter Solider with that medal in his arm. Thank you for everything you do, Alex

[@GromHellscreamDetroitSuperFan]

Part thor, part bucky. As a diehard lions fan of 30+ years and a huge marvel nerd i love this!! Lol

[@davidissweet]

So happy hes back. Him and hutch are missed the most. Died when he broke his arm.

[@MarkHubbard-j9f]

What an amazing man. It is wonderful to see how much he loves his wife and kids. I praise the Lord for Alex, may he lead the Lions and keep God first.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

God? really?

[@jacobclaeys1760]

@@LarsRyeJeppesen yeah, really. Some men live for a higher purpose in life. Must be frightening to you

[@bibliophilelady6106]

Beyond what he physically did in the Vikings game it was amazing how he was able to bring out the best in the rest of the defense as well. He would make an excellent coach when his player days are over.

[@benbradley1475]

Alex and Lindsey Anzalone are examples of Faith, gratitude and resilience. Thank you for sharing this profile of them. Lindsey is an absolute weapon for Alex. True power couple.

[@feldpauschp]

Alex is an awesome LB and an all-around great family man...glad he's in our team!!

[@omarabali]

We love you @Alex_Anzalone please be a lions forever ♾️

[@tamikiadavis7180]

Alex you are much appreciated and loved by all of us 💙💙🩵🩵🩵

[@Jacksonmontyart]

My wife and I just lost our first baby on Christmas Eve. It’s great to hear another Christian go through that and give that burden to God, and come together as a husband and wife. Thankful for this video, and thankful to have you on the team

[@TheAuralight]

I'm so sorry ❤

[@YvonneNicole248]

So sorry for your loss, made even harder during the holidays when everyone else is celebrating. Wishing you strength in the healing. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.

[@millieparker772]

Blessings to You Both Child is Wrapped up in God's Loving Wings 😢😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@Boogie_drums]

idk if anyone noticed when he came back how different our defense is love this dude and i hope and pray him and all these other great players get that superbowl win.

[@chalesgolding5314]

I’m a Packers fan but with that said these “under the helmets” are excellent. From what I’ve seen no other teams do this , well done Lions…

[@mattlawson8516]

Alex is a Lion. Thank you for pouring your heart and soul into our team. You’ve brought us more joy than you may ever know. Only 3 more wins to get that ever elusive chip. ONE PRIDE! 🦁

[@freshk313]

One of the best players on the lions glad he’s on the team

[@alexeilindes7507]

Im so proud of you. All u are and all you will be. Shining example

[@erinlietaert6002]

We love you on this team Anzalone! I hope you stay a long time 😊

[@tamikiadavis7180]

Yessss please stay

[@carld2796]

The first thing I thought when they were interacting was these two are best friends. What a blessing!

[@cosmicroar6403]

313 I love my Lions family 💙 GO LIONS !!! 🦁🏈🏆

[@jerryantaya1266]

Bro, so happy you came over. Youve grown into an ELITE LB! And have always been a great human and leader of men. Surely youll coach at some level for a while after your incredible career, right? 💯💪💪💪

[@jerryantaya1266]

#OnePride #1stTeamDetroiter

[@romanceexplosions1379]

Wow. What a Great Man. 💪

[@Invalidrequest1]

Alex and everyone else on this team are just amazing people. Love this team! Read his letter to Detroit. It means a lot. Thank you Alex! You’re a great human being. ❤

[@triciarose389]

This is such a lovely series! 💙

[@PatriciaCharbonneau-z4j]

Alex! You speak so well! The next man up to commentate ESPN when appropriate! ❤

[@commanderasbach7756]

Awesome ❤

[@HonoluluBS]

Fantastic look into Alex’s life. Thanks for putting this together. Love the team…but it’s the individuals we love more. Thanks for showing us their people first.

[@FrehleyBurst9-1878]

I LOVE this Dude! I have been a Lions fan for 50 of my 59 years but had to root for other teams and players since we have been horrible for decades. I am a Tom Brady Guy because we both were in Ann Arbor in the mid 90s (Tom playinmg football and myself training in a martial art) so I watched the Lions but followed Tom. I was devistated when Tom retired as I thought he would play till he was 50! so I started following the Lions again and had 2 favorites, Jared Goff (He reminds me of Tom Brady) and Alex Anzalone (He reminds me of a BIG Chris Spielman). His playing style is incredible and I was so happy he returned from his injury before the playoffs! This mini documentary shows what a great Human Being he is, and his family is what everyone should try to emulate. He is what a football player should be and what every human being should try to be. This is a very special group of players that the Lions have and they WILL win the Super Bowl and bring winning football to Detroit for a long time! Great Job Alex!

[@richardwarfordjr.5622]

Correct 😊

[@codyelder8910]

34yrs old was born into lions fan base . Thank you anzalone for everything you’ve done from putting your body and mind all out on the field for the lions and the sport. Thank you so much

[@JamiSmiecinski]

Love this Alex’s got a beautiful family glad too see him back in Detroit let’s go boys

[@AGtheOG33]

This is fantastic. What a story, too, for a guy that just gives everything every day. But to learn about Lindsay's sacrifice, too, that really was something. I certainly hope this city will embrace this family beyond football.

[@solomongrim982]

Good words my friend sometimes we forget these people are human's

[@AGtheOG33]

@solomongrim982 Absolutely. Thank you.

[@Paul-z9y7n]

With God all things are possible!

[@keithjames9604]

Happy Birthday little Cooper!! Amazing family Alex.

[@phuxxdeluxe5408]

I'm a new father and this was really beautiful

[@solomongrim982]

I wish you and yours a Peaceful journey Go Lions

[@Setsail-e8b]

Alex Anzalone is an awesome player and it appears a great family man!!! Love watching you play and love your "man bun" 🦁🏈💙💪

[@Rubyredacted]

I think hes earned more than a one year deal from us really hes the leader of our LB room and defense as a whole gotta make that right asap

[@dreyjames272]

alex much love bro you been a star a long time we love and respect you lets finish this baby boy now or never you deserve this #34 is a beast

[@BradDiv-ui1oy]

Phenomenal story about a great loving family and classy individuals passionate about each other and life in general

[@steve5873]

Happy birthday young man!!!!🎉❤

[@CatcherOfBass]

Alex Anzalone, father of 2

[@YaBoyBTrue]

these videos make me love this team so damn much more im tearing up for these players

[@TrentGermann-iq4kv]

I don’t know if this has been mentioned yet but damn …Alex gives me Chris Spielman vibes. Great husband, father and player. Love it! LFG!!

[@matthewforsleff4102]

Such an inspirational human and family :)

[@MICHAELKUTI10]

A steelers fan but i respect how far the lions organization have come. Keep going

[@Paranormal_Vision]

Alev and his wife letting their son actually climb a tree and jump was awesome, it reminded me how cool being a kid in the era before the Internet took over all the kids being active. Hats off to you and your family. ( All Hail The Return Of THOR ). Go LIONS

[@mdotto8707]

Alex is a beast on the Football field!! A great role model for young men! A great husband and father! Such a beautiful family!

[@dennymoe8010]

Dude your an awesome person im glad your here . good luck in the playoffs. Peace

[@alicewaggle6803]

Ahhh ! The Lions were working , designing a new team structure as if 2021 and nobody was paying attention except for us seniors ! We always love our Lions 🦁 and we saw the Lions and saw them headed to be the Super Bowl champions and although it was a bit of a wait? It’s been well worth it! A new winning team with a brick foot kicker and a ruthless team never giving up ! See you at the Super Bowl 🏆🥇🏉🏈🏟️🏉🏈

[@solomongrim982]

Good words my friend damn good words Go lions

[@RayLam-x3r]

Glad to have you back you made a difference

[@Pete9999100]

Welcome back alex , the lions defense really needs your great talent back

[@sharitta85]

THANK YOU ALEX FOR EVERYTHING YOU ARE DOING FOR THE LIONS WE LOVE YOU AND APPRECIATE YOU....AND HATS OFF TOO LINDSEY YOU GUYS HAVE A BEAUTIFUL STORY ❤

[@SagaFraga]

I said it once and I’ll say it again. I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!!

[@irabingham194]

A True Captain on the Battlefield

[@jodycarrithers6160]

Great video. We all love you here in Detroit. We are so glad you're back on the field showing how much you are needed on this team. What a beautiful wife and family you have as well. I believe a pivotal moment of enormous proportion is just a couple weeks away for you and the entire team. I can't wait to see it happen. You all deserve it! GO LIONS!

[@chadsnyder301]

I hope your a Lion for the rest of your Career. Stay Healthy and keep hitting em hard.GO LIONS!!!!

[@steve5873]

This is so heartwarming and so sweet. Just gained even more appreciation and respect for AA!!!

[@danielwaddle4090]

That was excellent! Great insight into the life of a Husband and father. Go lions

[@joevaroskovic8475]

Sounds like he's a good man and a good father and his wife is a good mother

[@jamorgan2740]

Sorry for the loss to you and Lindsay brother. We appreciate and love you here in Detroit AA!

[@aat2853]

As a Florida Gators fan who now lives in Michigan, I can’t ask for a better player to cheer for. He is so calm and collected but a true beast on the field!

[@richardwarfordjr.5622]

Absolutely

[@deannahunt8522]

My Man Anzalone!! Such a great guy 💙🏈💙

[@ericsanger4408]

Good people, beautiful family.

[@ecamposchamorro]

Thank you Mama Anzalone 💙

[@2913terry]

Dude! Loves AG. Who wouldn't. Ag is the man!!!!!

[@RobertLanasky]

God Bless you Alex and your beautiful family

[@IV_ATCTE]

My favorite player, possibly of all time. I aspire to be half as good a role model as this man.

[@Dubblesteel]

Welcome back Anzalone!!! And he got off on Sunday....he had a good game.

[@1vantagev8]

Thanks for letting us get to know you better. Beautiful family!

[@amanishajay914]

That baby is so adorable! She looks like daddy little girl!😊 I hope for playoffs she has a big blue bow! My sister has three girls, she married a guy from Minnesota. So all three girls have had Viking bows in their hair since they were born!

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Let's gooooo!!! Just another good dude that deserves a ring!!! This is the year baby!!

[@andrewhein7281]

I like how coach kelvin shepard went from about to teach to get anzo his ball. True players coach.

[@N59410]

I really appreciate how much he respects his wife and how much she matters as a human being, too. Just because he plays football they are equal partners in their relationship. That was really awesome to hear and see! Love Alex and so glad he is back playing. His leadership is priceless.

[@maddawg2TTc-1TTh]

True definition of a lion, strong, powerful, determined, resilient, determined to protect the pride….. he even has a lions mane! You are truly loved and appreciated in Detroit. Thank you for being here. 🦁💙🩶🔥👍

[@solomongrim982]

Good words my friend damn good words "...a lions mane" 😂

[@maddawg2TTc-1TTh]

@@solomongrim982 thank you for your kind words

[@grizzlynickog]

These under the helmets have been great 👍🏻