Maurice Alexander - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Elevated for Thursday's game The Lions elevated Alexander from the practice squad to the active roster Thursday.

Impact Alexander was waived by the Lions this past Saturday, but he opted to stick around in Detroit by signing to the practice squad Tuesday. He'll serve in a depth role at wide receiver, though if he does see the field against the Packers on Thursday, it'll likely be in a special teams role.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Lions' practice squad Detroit signed Alexander to its practice squad Tuesday.

Impact The Lions waived Alexander from their active roster Saturday, but they're now bringing him back onto their practice squad. With Kalif Raymond (foot) and Antoine Green (concussion) both on injured reserve, Alexander could find himself back with the primary unit sooner than later.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Detroit The Lions waived Alexander on Saturday.

Impact Alexander was signed to the Lions' active roster Wednesday and played Thursday against the Bears, finishing with eight snaps on special teams without recording a stat. It was his first NFL regular-season action since 2022, but he will not be on Detroit's 53-man roster moving forward. Assuming he clears waivers, the 27-year-old wide receiver could opt to return to the Lions on the practice squad or explore his options elsewhere.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Lions signed Alexander to their active roster Wednesday.

Impact Alexander signed with the Lions' practice squad earlier in November and now has a chance to see his first in-game NFL action since 2022 after being signed to the active roster Wednesday. The 27-year-old appeared in four games with the Lions in 2022, catching his lone target for seven yards across just six offensive snaps. He's expected to serve as a depth piece in Detroit's wide receiver room while also contributing on special teams in Thursday's matchup against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Detroit The Lions signed Alexander to the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Alexander last saw regular-season action in 2022 with the Lions, appearing in four games and logging one catch for seven yards. After spending the entire 2023 campaign on Detroit's practice squad, Alexander attempted to make the active roster during training camp in August, but he was cut ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. Now back with the Lions, Alexander is available to be elevated to from the practice squad to the active roster should Detroit need depth at wide receiver on game day.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Detroit The Lions waived Alexander on Tuesday.

Impact Alexander initially signed with Detroit in August of 2022. He got into six games during his first year with the team and played mostly on special teams, then remained on the practice squad all of last season. The wideout had a strong preseason this year, catching seven of 10 targets for 106 yards, so he could land back on the Lions' practice squad if he clears waivers.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Hooker's 29-yard connection with Alexander gets Lions into Steelers territory Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker completes a 29-yard pass to wide receiver Maurice Alexander.

AUGUST 24 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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APRIL 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Returning to Detroit Alexander signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on Tuesday, Justin Rogers of the Detroit News reports.

Impact Alexander spent all of 2023 on the team's practice squad after appearing in four games during the 2022 campaign with the franchise. He'll now have an opportunity to carve out a larger role with Detroit next season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 14, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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AUGUST 14, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

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AUGUST 12, 2023 • NFL.COM

Inks futures deal with Detroit The Lions signed Alexander (ankle) to a reserve/future contract Monday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.

Impact Alexander moved back and forth between Detroit's active roster and practice squad over the first half of the season. The 25-year-old then picked up an ankle injury while making his third and final appearance of the season against Miami in Week 8. Alexander thus finished the 2022 campaign with one reception for seven yards over four appearances, and he'll now look to carve out a permanent spot on the active roster heading into the 2023 campaign.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Alexander (ankle) reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Alexander only played one offensive snap against the Dolphins on Sunday, but he made it count with a catch for seven yards. He also contributed on special teams, returning a kick for 17 yards. Whether or not Alexander can earn another chance with the active roster will likely depend on how quickly he can recover from the ankle injury he suffered during the contest.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Alexander is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins with an ankle injury.

Impact Alexander has bounced back and forth between Detroit's active roster and practice squad this season, and he caught his first pass of the season for seven yards and returned one kickoff for 17 yards before exiting against Miami. With the rookie sidelined, expect Justin Jackson to handle the Lions' kickoff-return duties Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster again Detroit elevated Alexander from its practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against Miami.

Impact With Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion) questionable, Alexander and Stanley Berryhill have both been elevated for Week 8. Alexander has been on the active roster for each of Detroit's past three games, but he's failed to see a target across five offensive snaps.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on practice squad The Lions re-signed Alexander to the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Alexander has already suited up for three games with Detroit this season, playing five snaps on offense (zero targets) and 21 snaps on special teams. The rookie now gets a chance to continue his development with the team.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to 53-man roster Detroit signed Alexander to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact With DJ Chark (ankle) landing on IR, the Lions needed to add wide receiver depth and opted to sign Alexander. The rookie has seen very limited action this season, logging just two offensive snaps across two games. His main contribution has been on special teams, as he's returned five kicks for 129 yards.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Staying with Detroit The Lions signed Alexander to the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Alexander was waived by the Lions on Monday after playing two offensive snaps in as many games this season. The rookie wideout has yet to record a target in his NFL career, but he did see usage as Detroit's primary kick returner since Week 4. Alexander will now be eligible for three game-day elevations while on the Lions' practice squad this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions Waive WR Maurice Alexander Detroit Lions announce roster move ahead of bye week.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Logs one offensive snap Alexander logged one offensive snap during Sunday's 29-0 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Alexander has seen a couple of offensive snaps over the past two weeks as Detroit works through injuries at wide receiver, but he is not coming close to becoming part of the offensive game plan.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Lions signed Alexander from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

Impact Quintez Cephus (foot) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, and the team already ruled out DJ Chark (ankle) for Week 5, so Alexander will be signed to the active roster after being elevated for Week 4. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds are also questionable for Sunday's matchup against New England, so Alexander may be in store for a hefty workload, through T.J. Hockenson figures to be the primary beneficiary of Detroit's depleted wideout corps.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions sign CB AJ Parker and WR Maurice Alexander among Week 5 roster moves The Lions also placed WR Quintez Cephus on IR with a foot injury and elevated CB Saivion Smith and K Michael Badgley

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

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