Detroit Lions activated Alex Anzalone from injured reserve Saturday, clearing way for him to play in Sunday night game vs. Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone and punt returner Kalif Raymond are active for Sunday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Anzalone has been out since Nov. 17 with a broken forearm, and Raymond has been dealing with a foot injury since Nov. 24.

The Lions are getting linebacker Alex Anzalone and wide receiver/punt returner Kalif Raymond back from injuries for tonight's game against the Vikings. Both players are officially active. Anzalone suffered a broken forearm in November and has missed the last six games,

Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone to return from injured reserve in a limited fashion against the Vikings in Week 18

Detroit Lions have been without several defensive starters in recent weeks, making Anzalone's potential return even more significant.

After dealing with forearm and foot injures, respectively, Lions LB Alex Anzalone and WR Kalif Raymond have been activated from injured reserve.

With all the NFC’s marbles on the line in Week 18, the Detroit Lions are getting a much-needed boost for their banged-up defense.

Here's everything Detroit Lions star Alex Anzalone said about the decision on whether or not to return for the Vikings game.

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone returned from a seven-week injury to help his team secure the NFC North title, No. 1 seed in playoffs.

Alex Anzalone said he does not have 100% trust yet in the forearm he fractured in a Nov. 17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.