KWON ALEXANDER NEWS

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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Orleans Saints trade for 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander, Coach Sean Payton announces Saints get former LSU linebacker for Kiko Alonso and conditional fifth-round pick

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

NFL Trade Deadline 2020: Tennessee acquires CB Desmond King in trade with Chargers, 49ers trade LB Kwon Alexander to Saints | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF The New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans made moves to shore up their respective defenses, with the Saints landing linebacker Kwon Alexan...

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • PFF.COM

49ers trade Kwon Alexander to Saints for Kiko Alonso, fifth-round pick The 49ers are trading oft-injured linebacker Kwon Alexander to the New Orleans Saints less than two weeks before the NFC playoff contenders...

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Report: Kwon Alexander traded to New Orleans Saints A big trade involving a former LSU player was made Monday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Packs bags for New Orleans The Saints acquired Alexander (ankle) via trade from the 49ers on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The 49ers are expected to receive a conditional fifth-round pick and linebacker Kiko Alonso (knee) in return, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Alexander sat out the last two games for the 49ers due to an ankle injury, but the Saints likely believe that won't be an issue moving forward. The 26-year-old should be an immediate starter for the Saints. This wasn't a position of dire need, as the Saints already have one of the best run-stopping defenses in the NFL, allowing an average of 90.6 rushing yards per game (third in the league). Alexander could boost the team's pass coverage, though.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco 49ers trade Kwon Alexander to the New Orleans Saints The trade carousel is spinning as the deadline approaches Tuesday. The San Francisco 49ers traded one of the mainstays of their defense, LB...

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

More injuries for 49ers in getting thumped by Seahawks

Losing to the Seattle Seahawks was bad enough for the San Francisco 49ers without more injuries pilling up

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big days from Wilson, Metcalf lead Seahawks past 49ers 37-27

Russell Wilson threw four more touchdown passes and DK Metcalf caught two of them as the Seattle Seahawks rebounded from their first loss of the season with a resounding 37-27 win...

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive as expected Alexander (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Alexander was considered doubtful for Sunday's contest, so it's no surprise he's sitting for the third straight contest. Azeez Al-Shaair and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles are in line for increased defensive snaps again this week.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Samuel, Wilson to miss 49ers game vs. Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers will be without receiver Deebo Samuel and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. for their game against the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful for divisional tilt Alexander (ankle) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers preparing for rare silence in Seattle without fans

The loud piped in noise at practice, silent counts and other preparations that usually accompany a trip to Seattle aren’t necessary this year for the San Francisco 49ers

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to limited in practice Alexander (ankle) was able to log a limited practice session Thursday, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Progression in practice is an encouraging sign for the 26-year-old linebacker, as he sat out Wednesday's practice entirely following back-to-back inactive designations Weeks 6 and 7. Whether Alexander gets in enough work prior to Sunday's matchup against Seattle is yet to be seen. The 49ers will certainly evaluate long-term risk in bringing Alexander back from a high-ankle sprain, but he could certainly be a pivotal piece against Seattle's No. 1 scoring offense if able to go.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Do-everything LB Fred Warner helps stead banged-up 49ers D

San Francisco’s secondary has been decimated by injuries

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not practicing Alexander (ankle) didn't participate at Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The 26-year-old missed the past two games with the high-ankle sprain, and the early outlook for Week 8 doesn't appear much improved. Alexander will need to progress to some level of practice participation in the next couple days to have a chance of suiting up Sunday in Seattle.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list

Las Vegas starting offensive linemen Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson are active for the Raiders against Tampa Bay after spending time on the COVID-19 l...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers will be without starting safeties vs. Patriots

The San Francisco 49ers will be without starting safeties Jaquiski Tartt and Jimmie Ward for this week's game against the New England Patriots

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Alexander (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old will miss his second consecutive game after sustaining the high-ankle sprain Week 5. Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw should dominate the defensive snaps at linebacker in Alexander's absence.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo ready for return to New England

Jimmy Garoppolo’s early NFL education came going up against Bill Belichick’s complicated defense each day in practice with the New England Patriots

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses Wednesday's practice Alexander (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Alexander sat out Sunday night's win over the Rams due to his high-ankle sprain, and it seems likely that the severity of his injury will lead to another absence versus New England in Week 7. If Alexander is indeed forced to miss more time, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles and Azeez Al-Shaair will once again be candidates to handle increased defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers offensive line fueled by recent criticism

Mike McGlinchey helped clear the way for Deebo Samuel to convert the game-sealing first down and then repeatedly head butted a teammate in celebration

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mullens replaces Beathard as 49ers backup QB vs. Rams

The San Francisco 49ers have switched backup quarterbacks again

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garoppolo's ankle feeling better headed into game vs. Rams

Jimmy Garoppolo’s sprained right ankle has felt much better in practice this week, making the San Francisco 49ers confident their quarterback can bounce back from a rough performan...

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS