Lions' Anzalone Out Weeks; Sign David Long Jr.

The Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone suffered a broken forearm during the team's dominant 52-6 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he is expected to be out for 6-8 weeks. Anzalone, a key defensive leader and captain, sustained the injury while tackling Jaguars' running back Travis Etienne. With this injury, the Lions' defense faces additional challenges as they have already lost several key players, including pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson, to season-ending injuries. In response, the Lions have signed former Tennessee Titans linebacker David Long Jr. to their practice squad. Long Jr., who started the season with the Miami Dolphins, is expected to bolster the Lions' defense as they aim to maintain their strong performance. The Lions currently lead the NFC with a 9-1 record and are preparing to face the Indianapolis Colts next week.