AUGUST 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
KIKO ALONSO
Report: Kiko Alonso Retires After Attempted NFL Comeback With Saints The veteran linebacker last played in an NFL game three years ago.
Saints LB Kiko Alonso Abruptly Retires New Orleans Saints linebacker Kiko Alonso decided to retire from the NFL
AUGUST 6, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Former Eagles linebacker Kiko Alonso retires from the NFL Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kiko Alonso retires from the NFL after signing with the New Orleans Saints
AUGUST 6, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Saints place Monday on injured reserve, add Alonso
The New Orleans Saints have placed undrafted rookie safety Smoke Monday on injured reserve because of his knee injury during practice earlier this weekAUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Re-joins New Orleans Alonso signed a one-year contract with the Saints on Thursday after a successful workout with the team earlier in the day, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Alonso left New Orleans after the 2019 campaign to sign with the 49ers, but he has missed the past two seasons after suffering a torn ACL in January 2020. Returning to the Saints was reportedly the 31-year-old's top choice as the team was the first one reached out to by his representation this offseason, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. Alonso collected 31 tackles over 13 games in New Orleans three years ago, and he should slot into a backup role at middle linebacker behind Demario Davis.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cut loose by Niners The 49ers waived Alonso (knee) with a failed physical designation Monday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Alonso tore his ACL back in January and began the 2020 season on the reserve/PUP list. He returned to practice Oct. 19 but was traded from New Orleans to San Francisco on Nov. 2. His practice period expired Nov. 14, meaning he would reside on PUP for the rest of the season unless the 49ers cut him, which they opted to do Monday. Once Alonso is healthy, he can sign with another team.
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return from PUP list Alonso (knee) had his practice period expire Saturday and will remain on the PUP list for the rest of the season, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact The veteran linebacker was acquired by the 49ers from the Saints at the start of November, but he won't be returning from the PUP list this season. Alonso underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in January and returned to practice Oct. 19, but he can't rejoin the active roster now that his designated practice period has expired.
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
New 49ers LB Kiko Alonso not expected to practice any time soon The San Francisco 49ers acquired Kiko Alonso in the Kwon Alexander trade. He may not play a down for them.
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Monday's Sports in Brief
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Garoppolo, Kittle out indefinitely for 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers will be without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and All-Pro tight end George Kittle for an extended period of time after they got hurt against SeattleNOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints acquire Alexander from 49ers for Alonso, draft pick The Saints and 49ers have agreed to a trade sending linebacker Kwon Alexander to New Orleans in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso and a conditional fifth-round draft choice.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Saints acquire Alexander from 49ers for Alonso, draft pick NEW ORLEANS - The Saints and 49ers have agreed to a trade sending linebacker Kwon Alexander to New Orleans in exchange for linebacker Kiko A...
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
Saints acquire Alexander from 49ers for Alonso, draft pick
The Saints and 49ers have agreed to a trade sending linebacker Kwon Alexander to New Orleans in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso and a conditional fifth-round draft choiceNOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shipped to San Fran Alonso (knee) and a conditional fifth-round pick were traded from the Saints to the 49ers in exchange for linebacker Kwon Alexander (ankle) on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network...
Impact Alonso has been on the PUP list all season while recovering from ACL surgery at the start of 2020, though he did return to practice a couple weeks ago. The 30-year-old had 31 tackles and played only 290 defensive snaps in 13 games for New Orleans last season, so even once activated, he may not have a major role for San Francisco.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints include linebacker Kiko Alonso in Kwon Alexander trade package The New Orleans Saints made a move near the NFL trade deadline by picking up San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander, and now we know...
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Returns to practice Alonso (knee) received the return designation and should practice this week, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact The 30-year-old has been on the PUP list since training camp while recovering from ACL surgery in January, but his return to practice indicates he should be ready to go soon. Alonso played only 290 defensive snaps and had a career-low 31 tackles in 13 games last season, so he isn't guaranteed to have a significant role once activated.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to PUP list The Saints placed Alonso (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Alonso tore his ACL in January and hasn't practiced yet, so it's not surprising that he'll be shut down for six more weeks. The veteran linebacker battled an assortment of injuries in 2019 and played a minimal role as a result, so he wasn't locked in as the clear starting middle linebacker. Craig Robertson is expected to start at the position to begin the year, and Alonso will battle for reps once he's fully healthy.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints final cuts include defensive linemen Edwards, Hunt
The New Orleans Saints have waived veteran defensive linemen Mario Edwards Jr. and Margus Hunt while keeping veteran linebacker Kiko Alonso on the physically unable to perform listSEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Oregon LB Kiko Alonso to miss start of training camp After suffering an injury in 2019 NFL Playoffs, the New Orleans Saints will be without a former Oregon linebacker for at least the start of...
AUGUST 1, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Joins PUP list Alonso (knee) was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Alonso tore his ACL back in January, so based on the natural timetable it seemed less than optimistic the veteran linebacker would be available to participate at the starting of training camp. It's entirely possible Alonso might not be even ready to play Week 1 of the new campaign given when the ACL tear occurred, although all reports from New Orleans seem to suggest he's still on track to participate in the coming weeks.
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints' Payton: More 'live' football planned this preseason
Saints coach Sean Payton says his team's preparations for this pandemic-altered NFL season won't resemble a typical training campJULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LB Kiko Alonso restructures contract with New Orleans Saints The Saints have agreed to terms on a new deal to bring linebacker Kiko Alonso back into the fold.
MARCH 18, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM
Kiko Alonso Reportedly Re-Signs with Saints on Restricted Contract Linebacker Kiko Alonso will be returning to the New Orleans Saints on a pay cut, per Katherine Terrell of The Athletic. Alonso, who will tur...
MARCH 18, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Former Oregon LB Kiko Alonso 'making great strides' in ACL rehab After suffering a knee injury during the NFL playoffs, former Oregon linebacker Kiko Alonso is "making great strides" in his recovery. Alons...
FEBRUARY 11, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Kiko Alonso “making great strides” in rehab from ACL surgery Saints middle linebacker Kiko Alonso knows the drill, and unfortunately for him, he knows it well. Alonso is rehabbing from a third torn ant...
FEBRUARY 11, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
