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Can't-Miss Play: 95-YARD punt return TD! Maurice Alexander goes distance for Lions Detroit Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander goes 95 yards for Lions return for touchdown.

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

Detroit Lions sign AJ Parker, Maurice Alexander from practice squad; Quintez Cephus to IR The Detroit Lions signed CB AJ Parker and return man Maurice Alexander off the practice squad and placed WR Quintez Cephus on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Lands on active roster Alexander was elevated to the Lions' active roster Saturday.

Impact Alexander has spent the first few weeks of the regular season on the Lions' practice squad. However, with Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and DJ Chark (ankle) both ruled out, the Lions' receiving corps is depleted heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Seahawks. Though Alexander will still be buried on the wide receiver depth chart, he could be relied upon as a kick and/or punt returner.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 28, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Former USFL standout Maurice Alexander makes his case for roster spot against Colts Former USFL standout Maurice Alexander makes his case for a Detroit Lions roster spot against Colts with great returns

AUGUST 20, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

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