Ex-Saints, LSU linebacker Kwon Alexander signs with Jets

Former Saints and LSU linebacker Kwon Alexander has signed with the New York Jets.

Former 49ers’ and Saints’ linebacker Kwon Alexander is signing a one-year deal with the New York Jets, per source. Alexander played for Jets HC Robert Saleh in San Francisco.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 28, 2022

After New Orleans acquired him in a midseaosn trade with San Francisco in 2020, Alexander suffered a torn Achilles in December. He returned to action last season to record 50 tackles, 3.5 sacks and one interception in 12 games.

Alexander was a less of a priority for the Saints as a free agent after the emergence of last year’s second round pick, Pete Werner out of Ohio State.

Set to turn 28 next week, Alexander joins his fourth NFL team after starting his career in Tampa Bay.