Detroit Lions downgrade offensive guard and safety
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On Saturday, the NFL announced Alex Anzalone among the players to receive fines for actions during the Week 14 slate of games. Anzalone was hit with a $17,698 fine for unnecessary roughness, labeled striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing.
Alex Anzalone's second fine of the 2025 season pushes his career total to $93,190 following the Week 14 incident against Dallas.
On Friday, safety Kerby Joseph was officially ruled out. The team downgraded safety Thomas Harper and offensive lineman Christian Mahogany on Saturday afternoon, leaving the team to count on reserves to assist on the back end of the defense and the offensive line.
The Detroit Lions ran just eight plays on third down last week, a season low, while gaining most of their yards on first and second down.
Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch were considered the best safety tandem in the NFL, now there are long-term concerns about both Detroit Lions.
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