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The Detroit Lions announced they have waived defensive back Morice Norris as they turn the page to Week 18. In a recent common trend, the Detroit Lions are making an early-week transaction in order to create some roster flexibility.

NFL News / Niners Nation / December 29

Lions re-sign former 49ers linebacker on eve of Monday Night Football matchup

The Lions On the eve of facing the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, the Detroit Lions made a pair of roster moves to shore up their linebacking corp.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 28

Lions Sign DB to Active Roster, Bring Back LB Kwon Alexander

The Detroit Lions announced a pair of roster moves on Saturday afternoon, ahead of their Week 17 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Detroit's secondary has undergone some shuffling since veteran Carlton Davis fractured his jaw, which landed him on injured reserve.

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Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 28

Lions Announce Two Moves, Sign LB Kwon Alexander To PS

The Lions announced that they are signing LB Kwon Alexander to the practice squad and signed DB Morice Norris to the active roster. Alexander, 30, is a former fourth-round pick of the Buccaneers back in 2015.

NFL News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / December 27

Eagles Are Perfect Match For Ex-Lions LB

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Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26

Lions waive veteran LB two weeks before playoffs

The Detroit Lions have been forced to navigate a laundry list of injuries, particularly on their defense, as they push towards the playoffs and try to secure the No.

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Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 26

Lions Cut LB Kwon Alexander

According to Adam Schefter, the Lions have waived LB Kwon Alexander. Schefter adds Detroit would like to sign Alexander back to the practice squad if he’s not claimed by another team. Alexander, 30, is a former fourth-round pick of the Buccaneers back in 2015.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 21

Kwon Alexander, Brian Branch Fined After Bills Game

Detroit Lions linebacker Kwon Alexander and defensive back Brian Branch both received fines from the NFL for penalties committed in the team's loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / December 10, 2024

Broncos sign linebacker to practice squad

The Denver Broncos have found their Kwon Alexander replacement. The Broncos signed linebacker K.J. Cloyd to their 17-player practice squad on Tuesday, the team announced.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 1, 2024

Kwon Alexander Ready to 'Go to War' for Dan Campbell, Aaron Glenn

The Detroit Lions added a plethora of experience to their linebacker room in the form of Kwon Alexander. A 10-year NFL veteran who has played for six teams prior to Detroit, Alexander has seen plenty during his time in the NFL.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 1, 2024

Payton Reacts to Lions Poaching LB Kwon Alexander Off Practice Squad

The Denver Broncos raised some eyebrows last week when they allowed veteran linebacker Kwon Alexander to get poached off the practice squad by the Detroit Lions .

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / December 1, 2024

Lions add DL Myles Adams, waive WR/PR Maurice Alexander in series of moves

While we were on the Movember Charity stream, the Lions made a series of roster moves. Some previously reported moves were confirmed while new transactions were released.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 30, 2024

Lions Announce Six Moves For Week 13

The Detroit Lions announced Saturday that they’ve made a series of roster moves for their Week 13 game. The full list includes: Lions waived WR Maurice Alexander.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 30, 2024

'A Lot of Punch Left': What Lions Are Getting In Kwon Alexander

The Detroit Lions made another veteran addition to the linebacker room, signing Kwon Alexander off of the Denver Broncos practice squad. Alexander will be on his seventh team in 10 NFL seasons, and is on Detroit's active roster as a result of the team claiming him off of another practice squad.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 30, 2024

Lions Sign Former Steelers LB

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions have signed former Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Kwon Alexander to their 53-man roster in the wake of some unfortunate injury news.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / November 29, 2024

Former Buccaneers Linebacker Signs With Super Bowl Contender Detroit Lions

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.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 29, 2024

Lions to sign LB off Broncos' practice squad in wake of injury

In the wake of Malcolm Rodriguez‘s ACL tear, the Lions are in need of linebacker reinforcements. One is incoming by way of the Broncos’ practice squad.

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Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29, 2024

Lions sign former Pro Bowl player

The Detroit Lions have added a former Pro Bowl player to their roster after they lost another starter to an injury. Veteran linebacker Kwon Alexander has signed with the Lions, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 31, 2024

Vet ILB Kwon Alexander Playing at 'Real High Level' for Broncos

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton commended new inside linebacker Kwon Alexander for playing at "a high real level" over the past two games and suggested the current practice-squadder could soon be signed full-time to the active roster.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26, 2024

Broncos Elevating Two Including LB Kwon Alexander

According to Mike Klis of 9News, the Broncos are elevating LB Kwon Alexander and OL Calvin Throckmorton to the active roster from the practice squad for Week 8 against the Panthers.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 24, 2024

Broncos Worked Out LB Kwon Alexander

The Denver Broncos worked out veteran LB Kwon Alexander on Tuesday, per Mike Klis. He’d provide a veteran presence for Denver at inside linebacker, which has become a weak spot early this season. Alexander, 30, is a former fourth-round pick of the Buccaneers back in 2015.

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / August 29, 2024

Green Bay Packers Urged To Pursue Intriguing Veteran Defender

Everyone is seemingly in love with the Green Bay Packers‘ prospects and potential right now. They have a quarterback in Jordan Love who seems to be in the process of becoming a truly elite player, and they have four young and promising wide receivers in Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Dontayvion Wicks and Romeo Doubs.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / November 12, 2023

Steelers have major linebacker issue after injury

Steelers have major linebacker issue after latest injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers might have defeated the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, but they likely lost LB Kwon Alexander for the rest of the season.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / May 25, 2023

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