DECEMBER 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
KWON ALEXANDER #12 - LINEBACKER - DENVER BRONCOS
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Former LSU LB Kwon Alexander suffers season-ending injury Former LSU star Kwon Alexander was an integral part of the New Orleans Saints’ defense since being acquired via trade from the San Francisco...
Suffers torn Achilles Alexander suffered a torn Achilles' tendon during Friday's win over the Vikings, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Alexander was feared to have suffered an Achilles injury after he was carted to the locker room in the third quarter Sunday, and he'll officially miss the remainder of the season. The 26-year-old will now face another lengthy recovery process heading into the offseason after finishing the 2020 campaign with 54 tackles (36 solo), including one sack, along with two forced fumbles. Zack Baun could see increased work for the Saints with Alexander sidelined.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kamara's 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33
Alvin Kamara tied an NFL record by running for six touchdowns in a game and finished with a career-high 155 yards rushing to help New Orleans beat the Minnesota Vikings 52-33 and c...DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
May have injured Achilles The Saints fear Alexander suffered an Achilles injury during Friday's win over the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Alexander was carted off to the locker room after a Minnesota touchdown at the end of the third quarter. He's had terrible injury luck in recent years, including a torn ACL in 2018 and a torn pectoral in 2019.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Carted to locker room 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 repo...
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kwon Alexander on facing Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs offense | Saints-Chiefs Postgame
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Seven tackles in loss Alexander totaled seven tackles (four solo) in the Saints' 24-21 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Impact It was his highest tackle total since Week 4, and Alexander tied for team lead in that department. He'll look to build on this performance against Kansas City in Week 15.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Transcript - Kwon Alexander Conference Call 12/11/20 | Week 14 at Eagles New Orleans Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander post-practice interview ahead of the Saints' Week 14 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at...
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Kwon Alexander talks Win | Saints-Broncos Postgame
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Hill leads Saints to 31-3 rout of QB-challenged Broncos
Taysom Hill ran for two touchdowns and led the New Orleans Saints to a 31-3 rout of the Denver Broncos who were without any of their four quarterbacks over coronavirus concernsNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Linebacker Kwon Alexander feels a fit with New Orleans Saints defense, expects to play Sunday against San Francisco 'I'll be playing on Sunday. I'll be out there'
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Saints glad Sanders is on their side in rematch with 49ers
Emmanuel Sanders was a big reason the San Francisco 49ers narrowly won a 48-46 shootout against the Saints in the Superdome less than one year agoNOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No longer on exempt list Alexander was lifted from the commissioner's exempt list Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Saints' Kwon Alexander trade earns high grade from NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund How would you grade the New Orleans Saints’ trade deadline pickup? The Saints shipped out backup linebacker Kiko Alonso and a conditional fi...
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Frelund: How Kwon Alexander could address key problem area for Saints NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund explains how New Orleans Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander could address key problem area for New Orleans Saint...
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
49ers G.M. John Lynch issues statement on trading Kwon Alexander to Saints The New Orleans Saints made their first and maybe only move ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 3 by acquiring San Francisco 49ers lineb...
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Sean Payton welcomes Kwon Alexander to New Orleans Saints A big trade involving a former LSU player was made Monday.
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
New Orleans Saints: Analyzing the impact of the Kwon Alexander trade The Saints continue to push their chips into the table for a Super Bowl run, this time acquiring 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander. What this...
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • WHODATDISH.COM
Monday's Sports in Brief
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Payton likes Saints' grit during tense, 4-game win streak
The Saints haven’t posted a dominant runaway victory yet this seasonNOVEMBER 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...
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
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
