Veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone has joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a two-year deal after leaving the Detroit Lions. Anzalone stated that the decision was purely financial, emphasizing that it was not due to his performance or the team's desire to move on. Coach Dan Campbell had expressed interest in retaining him, but the Lions' budget constraints led them to invest in other players, including linebacker Derrick Barnes, who signed a three-year contract worth $25.5 million. Anzalone shared the emotional aspects of leaving, particularly for his family, as his son Cooper expressed support for the Buccaneers during a farewell with Lions players. Anzalone acknowledged the grieving process involved in leaving the team but noted that his family is adapting well to the change.