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Alexander (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Chicago. 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 Trevor Nowaske (concussion) returning from a one-game absence. Alexander's next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30.
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Detroit is signing Alexander from Denver's practice squad, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. 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.
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Alexander signed with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports. 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.
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Alexander sustained a season-ending Achilles injury in Sunday's 23-19 win over the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. 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.
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Alexander (leg) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports. 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.
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Completed Games
| WK | OPP | TK | SACK | INT | FF | DFR | DFTD | PDEF | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *1 | LAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *2 | TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *3 | @ARI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *4 | SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| *6 | @DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | @NO | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | CAR | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | @BAL | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *10 | @KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *11 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *12 | @LV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *13 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | GB | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | BUF | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *16 | @CHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| * indicates player did not play that week | |||||||||
Scheduled Games
| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 12/30 | @San Francisco | 21 |
| 18 | 01/05 | Minnesota | 10 |