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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Kwon Alexander: Finds opportunity
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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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Steelers' Kwon Alexander: Season over following torn Achilles
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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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Steelers' Kwon Alexander: Won't return Sunday
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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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Steelers' Kwon Alexander: Leaves game with leg injury
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Alexander (leg) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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.
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Steelers' Kwon Alexander: Notches first sack
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Alexander recorded six solo tackles, including a sack in Pittsburgh's 17-10 win versus the Ravens on Sunday.
Alexander logged his first sack of the year as he helped Pittsburgh's defense limit Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense to just 10 points. Alexander is currently tied for second on the team with 34 tackles (27 solo) and will look to add to those totals once the team returns from its Week 6 bye in Week 7 against the Rams.
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Steelers' Kwon Alexander: Inks deal
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Alexander officially signed with the Steelers on Sunday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Alexander was expected to sign as long as he passed his physical, which appears to be the case. The veteran should play a significant role in Pittsburgh's linebacker corps this coming season.
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Steelers' Kwon Alexander: Agrees to terms with Steelers
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Alexander agreed to terms on a contract with Pittsburgh on Saturday pending the results of a physical, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Barring any unforeseen results from this physical, Alexander should be set to vie for a significant role with Pittsburgh, which also added fellow inside linebackers Cole Holcomb and Elandon Roberts via free agency this offseason. The 28-year-old Alexander has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, playing just 38 regular-season games from 2018 to 2021. However, he did play all 17 regular-season games for the Jets in 2022, tallying 69 tackles -- the most since his 2017 season with Tampa Bay. The 227-pound linebacker is regarded as one of the league's most athletic off-ball linebackers when healthy, showcasing unique skills in space. Alexander should be a natural fit in the Steelers' veteran-laden defensive unit.
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Saints' Kwon Alexander: Back from COVID list
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Alexander (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Alexander tested positive for the virus over the weekend and missed Monday's loss to the Dolphins, though he's now clear of the health and safety protocols. The 27-year-old had only one tackle while playing 81 percent of the defensive snaps Week 15 against Tampa Bay.
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Saints' Kwon Alexander: Headed to COVID list
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Alexander tested positive for the coronavirus Sunday and will be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to Monday's game against the Dolphins, Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reports.
His absence will leave a hole in the Saints' linebacker unit that already has Demario Davis and Kaden Elliss on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Pete Werner and Zack Baun are likely to handle significant roles in the New Orleans linebacking corps in Week 16.
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Saints' Kwon Alexander: Racks up two sacks
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Alexander had four tackles (four solo) and two sacks in Sunday's win over the Jets.
Alexander spent much of his time behind the line of scrimmage Sunday, as three of his four tackles were either a sack or tackle for loss. The linebacker has seen an increased role in the past four games, playing at least 74 percent of defensive snaps and tallying 24 tackles (20 solo) over that stretch. In nine games, Alexander has 38 tackles (30 solo), three sacks and one interception.
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Saints' Kwon Alexander: Back at practice
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Alexander (elbow) was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Alexander has been on injured reserve since suffering the elbow injury in the season opener, but he's now been cleared to return to practice. The move opens a 21-day practice window for the veteran linebacker to be reinstated to the active roster.
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Kwon Alexander: More progress in recovery
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Alexander (Achilles) is making significant improvements in leg strength and has resumed non-contact football drills, Kyle Mosley of Sports Illustrated reports.
Alexander continues to distance himself from a torn Achilles he sustained last December. While there have yet to be any reports of him receiving interest on the free-agent market, there are presumably a number of teams keeping tabs on the 26-year-old linebacker, who averaged over 111 tackles per year for Tampa from 2015 to 2017.
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Kwon Alexander: Moving well post injury
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Alexander appears to be recovering well from his torn Achilles, posting a video detailing his workout routine, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
The video is impressive considering Alexander is just shy of four months removed from tearing his Achilles. The former Saints middle linebacker is currently an unrestricted free agent, but judging by Saturday's video it's entirely possible the 26-year-old could be available for a respective team's training camp should he get signed.
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Saints' Kwon Alexander: Carted to locker room
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Alexander was carted to the locker room after injuring his foot or ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Alexander was injured at the very end of the third quarter, finishing his afternoon with three tackles. The Saints can turn to Alex Anzalone, Craig Robertson or Zack Baun next to Demario Davis at linebacker.
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Saints' Kwon Alexander: No longer on exempt list
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Alexander was lifted from the commissioner's exempt list Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Alexander was sent over to the Saints from the 49ers prior to the trade deadline, but he wasn't eligible to play in Week 9 due to COVID protocols. He'll be able to participate in practice with the team and suit up for Week 10 against his old San Francisco teammates now that the roster exemption has been lifted.
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49ers' Kwon Alexander: Doubtful for divisional tilt
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Alexander (ankle) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Alexander's set to miss a third straight game, but his upgrade to limited participation Thursday signals that he could return to action soon. It'll still be a short turnaround for Alexander to be ready for the Week 9 matchup against Green Bay, a Thursday night affair. Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles and Azeez Al-Shaair will both handle some of the reps left behind by Alexander.
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49ers' Kwon Alexander: May have high-ankle sprain
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Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that there is a possibility Alexander has suffered a high-ankle sprain, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
A subsequent report by Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area revealed that more specific information is expected to arrive on the matter later this week, but for now, the 49er faithful is left wondering whether the defense has suffered yet another injury setback. Alexander has averaged six tackles per game, with three tackles for loss and one forced fumble through the first five weeks of 2020. He would join defensive stalwarts Nick Bosa (knee-ACL), Richard Sherman (calf), K'Waun Williams (knee-ACL) and Dee Ford (neck) on the inactive list if forced to miss any time because of the injury.
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49ers' Kwon Alexander: Tallies nine tackles
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Alexander tallied nine tackles, including one for a loss, in the team's Week 1 contest against Arizona.
Alexander finished third on the team in tackles, though he wasn't particularly involved early on as his first stop came late in the second quarter. He didn't receive credit for a forced fumble, but he also combined with Nick Bosa on a hit that jarred the ball loose from Chase Edmonds on Arizona's opening driving in the second half. Alexander played a decreased role in the 49ers defense during an injury-riddled 2019 season, though he appears healthy and ready to roll early early on in 2020.
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49ers' Kwon Alexander: Listed as limited Wednesday
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Alexander (pectoral) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Alexander entered Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Packers without an injury designation, and he managed to play 20 defensive snaps (32 percent) during the win. The starting linebacker is in good shape to suit up for the Feb. 2 Super Bowl matchup with the Chiefs, and he could see an increased workload if the next two weeks of practice go well for him.
