Kwon Alexander - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Sticking around in Detroit The Lions signed Alexander to the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Alexander was waived by the Lions on Thursday after being a healthy scratch in Detroit's Week 16 win over Chicago. He'll remain with the Lions on the practice squad and will be eligible to be elevated to the active roster. Alexander has played in five regular-season games between the Broncos and Lions and has accumulated 12 tackles (four solo), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Detroit The Lions waived Alexander on Thursday, Kory Woods of MLive.com reports.

Impact Detroit signed Alexander off Denver's practice squad in late November, and the veteran linebacker logged 28 total defensive snaps over two games with the club. However, he was a healthy scratch last Sunday against Chicago, and his services have become less needed with Trevor Nowaske recently returning from a one-game absence and with both Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) and Alex Anzalone (forearm) potentially nearing returns. Woods notes that the Lions hope to add Alexander to their practice squad if he clears waivers.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 16 Alexander (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Impact Alexander played 28 defensive snaps across the Lions' last two games and logged four tackles (one solo) over that span. However, he will observe Sunday's game from the sidelines due to safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (hand) being activated off injured reserve Saturday. Alexander's next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Buccaneers Linebacker Signs With Super Bowl Contender Detroit Lions A former Buccaneers linebacker is getting another shot in the NFL with a big-time NFC team. Former Tampa Bay linebacker Kwon Alexander has w...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • SI.COM

Lions get much-needed help at linebacker with Kwon Alexander and may look to add defensive linemen

Help is on the way at linebacker for the Detroit Lions

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Detroit Lions pluck LB Kwon Alexander off Broncos practice squad Lions pluck linebacker Kwon Alexander off Broncos practice squad

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • GAZETTE.COM

Joining Lions Detroit is signing Alexander from Denver's practice squad, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Alexander recorded 145 tackles in 2016 (his second NFL season) and made the Pro Bowl a year later, but he's had a reduced role over the past two campaigns. The veteran linebacker started twice in nine regular-season contests with Pittsburgh in 2023 and recorded 32 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and an interception, and he's bounced between the Broncos' practice squad and active roster this year, tallying eight tackles over three games. Alexander could have an opportunity to see substantial playing time with the Lions, as the team's defense has been decimated by injuries, including to linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, who is done for the campaign after tearing his ACL on Thanksgiving Day.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kwon Alexander agrees to sign with Lions to bolster linebacking corps, agent Drew Rosenhaus says

Kwon Alexander has agreed to sign with the Detroit Lions to bolster their banged-up linebacking corps

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

ILB Cody Barton records strip-sack, ILB Kwon Alexander recovers fumble | Broncos at Saints Inside linebacker Cody Bartons sacks quarterback Spencer Rattler and forces a fumble, and inside linebacker Kwon Alexander recovers to give...

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Kwon Alexander and 2 other NFL free agent linebackers Panthers could consider after Shaq Thompson, Jewell injuries Three options the Carolina Panthers could pursue to patch their ailing linebacker group.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • SI.COM

Finds opportunity Alexander signed with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Alexander is fully healed from an Achilles injury suffered last season and recently worked out for the Falcons and Vikings. The veteran linebacker played nine regular-season games for the Steelers last season, recording 41 combined tackles, 1.0 sacks, an interception and a forced fumble. He'll likely be a candidate to find his way to the 53-man roster once he's up to speed and proves he's in game shape.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tries out with Minnesota The Vikings worked out Alexander (Achilles) on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Alexander tried out with the Falcons on Friday, and he'll now look to catch on with the Vikings. The 2015 fourth-round pick had his 2023 campaign cut short by a torn left Achilles he suffered in Week 10 against the Packers, and he finished the regular season with 41 tackles (32 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble across nine games with the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Works out with Atlanta Alexander (Achilles) participated in a workout with the Falcons on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Alexander tore his left Achilles in a game against the Packers last year while he was a member of the Steelers. It appears he's made significant progress toward a return, though he's currently without an NFL team. Alexander recorded 41 tackles (32 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and added an interception and a forced fumble over nine contests with the Steelers last season prior to his injury.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers defense has another hole to fill with loss of LB Kwon Alexander to 'serious' leg injury Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Alexander was being evaluated but the prognosis was “not promising.” The injury came one week after Cole Hol...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Steelers LB Kwon Alexander suffers season-ending Achilles injury vs. Packers

Steelers linebacker Kwon Alexander suffered a season-ending Achilles tear during Sunday's win over the Green Bay Packers.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Steelers LB Kwon Alexander suffers season-ending Achilles injury vs. Packers

Season over following torn Achilles Alexander sustained a season-ending Achilles injury in Sunday's 23-19 win over the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The Steelers lost Cole Holcomb (knee) for the season in Week 9 and will now be without Alexander after the latter tore his Achilles in the first quarter of Sunday's game. Given the timing of the injury, it's likely that Alexander will miss the beginning of the 2024 season. He finishes his 2023 season with 41 tackles (32 solo), including one sack, one interception and a forced fumble in eight games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Alexander (leg) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's another blow to a Steelers' linebacker corps that lost Cole Holcomb (knee) for the season in Week 9. Mark Robinson will fill in for Alexander for the rest of Sunday's contest.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with leg injury Alexander (leg) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Alexander sustained the injury in the first quarter. The Steelers are thin at linebacker after Cole Holcomb sustained a season-ending knee injury against the Titans in Week 9. Mark Robinson will takeover for Alexander in the meantime.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kwon Alexander's INT of Levis' pass at goal line seals Steelers' win Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Kwon Alexander's interception of Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis' pass at the goal line seals the Ste...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • NFL.COM

Bringing the boom: How Steelers inside linebackers are trying to re-establish 'that mentality' Kwon Alexander stood at his locker opening a package and then pulled a large black speaker out of the cardboard box. He found the nearest ou...

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Kwon Alexander Looks Like Steelers Best LB The Pittsburgh Steelers found something in Kwon Alexander.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kwon Alexander Looks Like Steelers Best LB The Pittsburgh Steelers found something in Kwon Alexander.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kwon Alexander Reveals Jersey Number With Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers new linebacker will dress in a familiar number.

JULY 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jets LB Kwon Alexander 'Brought a Different Swagger' to Defense in 2022 Veteran Said 2023 Will Be a ‘Big Year’ for Young Team

JANUARY 27, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Kwon Alexander: Future Is Bright with the Young Talent on This Team Jets linebacker speaks with Team Reporter Ethan Greenberg following the 2022 season.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

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Lions get much-needed help at linebacker with Kwon Alexander and may look to add defensive linemen

Kwon Alexander agrees to sign with Lions to bolster linebacking corps, agent Drew Rosenhaus says

Steelers LB Kwon Alexander suffers season-ending Achilles injury vs. Packers