Former LSU star Kwon Alexander was an integral part of the New Orleans Saints’ defense since being acquired via trade from the San Francisco 49ers back on Nov. 2.
In a 52-33 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day, Alexander suffered a torn Achilles that will end his 2020 season.
In seven games with the Saints, Alexander recorded 27 tackles, forced one fumble, and recovered two fumbles.
Alexander spent his first four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being drafted in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2017.
After the expiration of his rookie contract, Alexander signed a four-year, $54 million contract with the 49ers in March 2019.
Alexander played in eight games before suffering a torn pectoral muscle in 2019 but returned in the playoffs where the 49ers would eventually lose to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV.
After the win over Minnesota on Christmas, the Saints moved to 11-4 and clinched the NFC South.
Saints’ LB Kwon Alexander tore his Achilles tonight and will miss the rest of the season, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 26, 2020