Allen Park — A scar on Alex Anzalone's right shoulder tells a story of the adversity he's faced playing the game he loves, while his contributions to the Detroit Lions' turnaround tells the story of his ability push through it.
From the end of his college career at Florida through his first few seasons as a professional, Anzalone struggled to catch a break. He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury three times in five years. The third one nearly broke his spirits.
"I was distraught," Anzalone said. "It was two games into my third season (with the Saints) and I was counting on being a big part of that defense with DD (Demario Davis).