Former Buccaneers Linebacker Signs With Super Bowl Contender Detroit Lions

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander is headed to Motor City to play for the Detroit Lions.

Sep 24, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) defends during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images / Kim Klement-Imagn Images

A former Buccaneers linebacker is getting another shot in the NFL with a big-time NFC team.

Former Tampa Bay linebacker Kwon Alexander has worn numerous uniforms since leaving Tampa Bay in 2018, and now, he's finding a new home. He was recently on the Denver Broncos' practice squad, but per ESPN's Adam Schefter, he was just signed to the Detroit Lions amidst a slew of injuries to their linebacker corps in recent games.

Lions are signing former Pro-Bowl linebacker Kwon Alexander from the Broncos’ practice squad, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. pic.twitter.com/3YvBgjl1e8

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 29, 2024

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Alexander was drafted to the Bucs out of LSU in 2015. During his time in Tampa Bay, Alexander amassed 271 solo tackles, 109 assists, 7.0 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries and 6 interceptions in 46 games. Since leaving Tampa Bay in 2018, Alexander has played for the San Francisco 49ers, the New Orleans Saints, the New York Jets, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos, where he most recently was.

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