Kwon Alexander Injury: Probable Torn Achilles

The New Orleans Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander has an ankle injury sustained in the contest versus the Vikings could be a torn Achilles tendon.

Injury Update 12/26/2020:  Report of Kwon Alexander's injury may be more significant than first expected and could be a torn Achilles tendon.  The New Orleans Saints organization has not released an official announcement on his injury status.

Credit: Chuck Cook, USA Today Sports

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New Orleans Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander left the Vikings contest with an ankle injury. He left the playing field and walked into the blue medical tent. Shortly after observations, Alexander was escorted to the team's locker room.   

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Alexander is feared to have an Achilles injury but New Orleans is listing it as an ankle problem.

Source: #Saints LB Kwon Alexander is feared to have injured his Achilles vs the #Vikings. He was quickly ruled out with an ankle injury, and this does not bode well.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 26, 2020

Alexander was acquired via a trade with the San Francisco 49ers during the season to complement All-Pro linebacker, Demario Davis.  The deal was reportedly for a conditional 5th round draft choice in 2021 and LB Kiko Alonso.

If Alexander is severely injured, New Orleans will turn back to linebacker Alex Anzalone in the starting lineup.