Kwon Alexander Fantasy

Free-agent linebacker Kwon Alexander (Achilles), who has now been cleared from his injury and is ready for football drills, visited with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, according to a source. Other teams are interested in signing him, too, but a reunion with the Saints is a possibility. Alexander began last season with the San Francisco 49ers, but he spent the final seven games of 2020 in New Orleans after a trade. He'll turn just 27 in two weeks and was a Pro Bowler in 2017 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, when he recorded 97 tackles (70 solo), three interceptions and four passes defensed in 12 starts. With a young core at linebacker already, Alexander would be providing experienced depth if he were to return to the Saints.

Jul. 20th • 9:00 PM

The New Orleans Saints released wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders on Wednesday, according to a source informed of the decision. The Saints are also expected to release linebacker Kwon Alexander in the coming days. Sanders' release will save the salary cap-needy Saints more than $19 million. Alexander's release wouldn't include any dead money, but Sanders will account for $4 million in dead-cap space. The soon-to-be 34-year-old wideout can still contribute to an offense after recording 61 receptions for 726 yards and five touchdowns in 14 games (five starts) for New Orleans in 2020, but it will also depend on where he lands in free agency. The two-time Pro Bowler started his career in Pittsburgh but had his best days in Denver with Peyton Manning, where he spent six seasons. Alexander is still recovering from a torn Achilles that limited him to 12 games last year, but he's expected to be ready for training camp.

Mar. 10th • 4:23 PM

New Orleans Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in the Christmas Day win over the Vikings on Friday and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. Alexander was traded to New Orleans from San Francisco this year and recorded 27 total tackles, four passes defensed, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in seven games with New Orleans. The former fourth-round pick of the Buccaneers in 2015 wasn't on the IDP map this season but will be a loss for the interior of the Saints Defense as they look to make a Super Bowl run after winning the NFC South on Friday. Despite Alexander's loss, the Saints defense will remain a fine fantasy option for those still playing for something in Week 17 against the Panthers.

Dec. 26th • 12:00 PM