The Lions signed Alexander to the practice squad Saturday. Alexander was waived by the Lions on Thursday after being a healthy scratch in Detroit's Week 16 win over Chicago. He'll remain with the Lions on the practice squad and will be eligible to be elevated to the active roster. Alexander has played in five regular-season games between the Broncos and Lions and has accumulated 12 tackles (four solo), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Team
Detroit Lions
Birthdate
8/3/1994 (30)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
6'1", 227 lbs
Draft Info
2015: Rd 4; Pk (TB)
Birthplace
Oxford, AL, USA
Position
LB
College
LSU
Experience
10 seasons
Career History
Detroit Lions
2024-Present
(1 season)
Denver Broncos
2024-2024
(1 season)
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023-2024
(1 season)
New York Jets
2022-2023
(1 season)
New Orleans Saints
2020-2022
(2 seasons)
San Francisco 49ers
2019-2020
(2 seasons)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2015-2019
(4 seasons)
The Lions signed Alexander to the practice squad Saturday. Alexander was waived by the Lions on Thursday after being a healthy scratch in Detroit's Week 16 win over Chicago. He'll remain with the Lions on the practice squad and will be eligible to be elevated to the active roster. Alexander has played in five regular-season games between the Broncos and Lions and has accumulated 12 tackles (four solo), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
The Lions waived Alexander on Thursday, Kory Woods of MLive.com reports. Detroit signed Alexander off Denver's practice squad in late November, and the veteran linebacker logged 28 total defensive snaps over two games with the club. However, he was a healthy scratch last Sunday against Chicago, and his services have become less needed with Trevor Nowaske recently returning from a one-game absence and with both Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) and Alex Anzalone (forearm) potentially nearing returns. Woods notes that the Lions hope to add Alexander to their practice squad if he clears waivers.
Alexander (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Chicago. Alexander played 28 defensive snaps across the Lions' last two games and logged four tackles (one solo) over that span. However, he will observe Sunday's game from the sidelines due to Trevor Nowaske (concussion) returning from a one-game absence. Alexander's next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30.
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.
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.
The Vikings worked out Alexander (Achilles) on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Alexander tried out with the Falcons on Friday, and he'll now look to catch on with the Vikings. The 2015 fourth-round pick had his 2023 campaign cut short by a torn left Achilles he suffered in Week 10 against the Packers, and he finished the regular season with 41 tackles (32 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble across nine games with the Steelers.
Alexander (Achilles) participated in a workout with the Falcons on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Alexander tore his left Achilles in a game against the Packers last November while he was a member of the Steelers. It appears he's made significant progress toward a return, though he's currently without an NFL team. Alexander recorded 41 tackles (32 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and added an interception and a forced fumble over nine contests with the Steelers last season prior to his injury.
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.
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.