7 quick facts to know about new Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander

The New Orleans Saints traded for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander, a 2017 Pro Bowl starter and former LSU Tigers standout.

The New Orleans Saints completed a trade with the San Francisco 49ers to acquire 26-year old linebacker Kwon Alexander, trading out 30-year old backup Kiko Alonso in the process. It could be a big move for a Saints defense that hasn’t played up to its usual standards in 2020 despite their 5-2 start and 4-game winning streak. Here’s what you need to know about the Pro Bowler: