Well, it appears he has a chance to return for the crucial Week 18 game against the Vikings, as he was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday. The Lions posted an estimated practice report, where Anzalone was listed as limited.
“Tomorrow’s (Thursday) gonna be a really big day for us to see where he’s at,” Campbell said of Anzalone, per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard.
According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Anzalone has a “realistic chance” to play against the Vikings on Sunday night.
When asked about what Anzalone needs to do to be cleared, Campbell had a funny answer.
“He’s got to be able to do a handstand,” Campbell told Costa & Jansen with Heather, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “He’s got to be able to do a handstand press-up. And then really a version of a jumping jack on his hands.”
The Lions are slowly but surely getting healthier at linebacker, which has been one of the most injury-plagued positions. Jalen Reeves-Maybin made his return in Week 17, playing 40 snaps in his first game back. Trevor Nowaske and Ben Niemann have chipped-in to help, also.
It would obviously be ideal to see Anzalone on the field for the regular season finale, but the most important thing is having him back for the playoffs. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the injury report over the next few days.
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