MAURICE ALEXANDER NEWS

Signs to practice squad Alexander signed to the Bears' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The wide receiver was waived by the team Tuesday after falling short of the 53-man roster, but he was able to stay with Chicago after clearing waivers. Alexander signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears in January after spending the last three years with the Lions. The Florida International product has one career regular-season catch for seven yards.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to waivers by Bears Chicago waived Alexander on Tuesday.

Impact Alexander boasts familiarity with Bears coach Ben Johnson's offensive scheme, as he spent the last three seasons with Detroit, but that won't be enough to earn a spot on the initial 53-man roster. It could make Alexander a leading candidate to resurface on the practice squad, though.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to waivers by Bears Chicago waived Alexander on Tuesday.

Impact Alexander boasts familiarity with Bears coach Ben Johnson's offensive scheme, as he spent the last three seasons with Detroit, but that won't be enough to earn him a spot on the initial 53-man roster. It could make Alexander a leading candidate to resurface on the practice squad, though.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tyson Bagent's elusivity sparks 18-yard completion to Maurice Alexander on fourth down Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent completes an 18-yard pass on fourth down to wide receiver Maurice Alexander against the Buffalo Bills...

AUGUST 18 • NFL.COM

Maurice Alexander's toe-tap touchdown catch puts the Bears on the board Chicago Bears' wide receiver Maurice Alexander runs his route along the back of the end zone and leaps to catch a floated pass from quarterb...

AUGUST 10 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Maurice Alexander toe-taps in back of end zone for 4-yard TD Bears receiver Maurice Alexander gets his feet down in the back of the end zone on the pass from quarterback Tyson Bagent for a 4-yard touch...

AUGUST 10 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Signs with Chicago The Bears signed Alexander to a reserve/future contract Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Alexander has spent the past three seasons in Detroit with new Bears coach Ben Johnson. Alexander hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2022 but has been mastering the offense on the practice squad. He'll compete for a depth job in Chicago this offseason.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Detroit The Lions signed Alexander to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Alexander will opt to stick around in Detroit despite being let go from the active roster and practice squad on three separate occasions this season. He has played 17 snaps on special teams across three regular-season games and has recorded 42 punt return yards.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Lions again Alexander was waived by the Lions on Saturday.

Impact Alexander has now been waived by the Lions three times since August. He cleared waivers and signed with Detroit's practice squad on both previous occasions, which could happen again in this instance.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Thursday's game The Lions elevated Alexander from the practice squad to the active roster Thursday.

Impact Alexander was waived by the Lions this past Saturday, but he opted to stick around in Detroit by signing to the practice squad Tuesday. He'll serve in a depth role at wide receiver, though if he does see the field against the Packers on Thursday, it'll likely be in a special teams role.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Lions' practice squad Detroit signed Alexander to its practice squad Tuesday.

Impact The Lions waived Alexander from their active roster Saturday, but they're now bringing him back onto their practice squad. With Kalif Raymond (foot) and Antoine Green (concussion) both on injured reserve, Alexander could find himself back with the primary unit sooner than later.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Detroit The Lions waived Alexander on Saturday.

Impact Alexander was signed to the Lions' active roster Wednesday and played Thursday against the Bears, finishing with eight snaps on special teams without recording a stat. It was his first NFL regular-season action since 2022, but he will not be on Detroit's 53-man roster moving forward. Assuming he clears waivers, the 27-year-old wide receiver could opt to return to the Lions on the practice squad or explore his options elsewhere.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Lions signed Alexander to their active roster Wednesday.

Impact Alexander signed with the Lions' practice squad earlier in November and now has a chance to see his first in-game NFL action since 2022 after being signed to the active roster Wednesday. The 27-year-old appeared in four games with the Lions in 2022, catching his lone target for seven yards across just six offensive snaps. He's expected to serve as a depth piece in Detroit's wide receiver room while also contributing on special teams in Thursday's matchup against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Detroit The Lions signed Alexander to the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Alexander last saw regular-season action in 2022 with the Lions, appearing in four games and logging one catch for seven yards. After spending the entire 2023 campaign on Detroit's practice squad, Alexander attempted to make the active roster during training camp in August, but he was cut ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. Now back with the Lions, Alexander is available to be elevated to from the practice squad to the active roster should Detroit need depth at wide receiver on game day.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Detroit The Lions waived Alexander on Tuesday.

Impact Alexander initially signed with Detroit in August of 2022. He got into six games during his first year with the team and played mostly on special teams, then remained on the practice squad all of last season. The wideout had a strong preseason this year, catching seven of 10 targets for 106 yards, so he could land back on the Lions' practice squad if he clears waivers.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Hooker's 29-yard connection with Alexander gets Lions into Steelers territory Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker completes a 29-yard pass to wide receiver Maurice Alexander.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Maurice Alexander, FIU Golden Panthers, Athlete Maurice Alexander is a 5-9, 170-pound Athlete from Homestead, FL.

APRIL 24, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Maurice Alexander, FIU Golden Panthers, Athlete Maurice Alexander is a 5-9, 170-pound Athlete from Homestead, FL.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Returning to Detroit Alexander signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on Tuesday, Justin Rogers of the Detroit News reports.

Impact Alexander spent all of 2023 on the team's practice squad after appearing in four games during the 2022 campaign with the franchise. He'll now have an opportunity to carve out a larger role with Detroit next season.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' Maurice Alexander's return TD helps chances: 'One of the best days' Detroit Lions have a dilemma at QB with Teddy Bridgewater debut coming

AUGUST 14, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

John Niyo: 'Hard Time' Maurice Alexander knows making Lions' roster won't be easy DETROIT — Maurice Alexander knows there’s no easy path to making an NFL roster.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

NFL 2023 preseason highlights: Jahmyr Gibbs, Dee Alford, Jahan Dotson, more

The NFL preseason is in full swing, and there has been no shortage of jaw-dropping plays thus far. Check out the highlights!

AUGUST 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Can't-Miss Play: 95-YARD punt return TD! Maurice Alexander goes distance for Lions Detroit Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander goes 95 yards for Lions return for touchdown.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • NFL.COM

Inks futures deal with Detroit The Lions signed Alexander (ankle) to a reserve/future contract Monday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.

Impact Alexander moved back and forth between Detroit's active roster and practice squad over the first half of the season. The 25-year-old then picked up an ankle injury while making his third and final appearance of the season against Miami in Week 8. Alexander thus finished the 2022 campaign with one reception for seven yards over four appearances, and he'll now look to carve out a permanent spot on the active roster heading into the 2023 campaign.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Alexander (ankle) reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Alexander only played one offensive snap against the Dolphins on Sunday, but he made it count with a catch for seven yards. He also contributed on special teams, returning a kick for 17 yards. Whether or not Alexander can earn another chance with the active roster will likely depend on how quickly he can recover from the ankle injury he suffered during the contest.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE