Kwon Alexander: Everything you need to know

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.