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Jets Face Growing Competition for Lions Captain Alex Anzalone in Free Agency

Insider reports point to a rising multi-team market that could push his next deal above typical value.

Overview

  • Tony Pauline reports mutual interest between Alex Anzalone and the Jets, positioning a potential reunion with head coach Aaron Glenn.
  • Pauline now says several teams are pursuing the veteran linebacker with multi-year offers, creating a scenario where the Jets may need to overpay.
  • Detroit’s ability to retain Anzalone is constrained by cap pressure, with the Lions more than $9 million over the limit per Spotrac.
  • The Jets hold roughly $77 million in cap space as of February 26, giving them flexibility to meet a higher price if they choose.
  • Greg Auman has predicted a Jets signing, while Bears interest has been floated only as speculation after Tremaine Edmunds was permitted to seek a trade, and no offers have been reported publicly ahead of the March 11 market opening.