Saints LB Alonso suffers 3rd career ACL tear

During the New Orleans Saints’ NFC Wild Card Game loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, linebacker Kiko Alonso’s injury troubles continued and it appears it was an injury he’s unfortunately had before.

Alonso suffered a torn ACL during the defeat, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport report, per sources. Pelissero added it’s the third ACL injury for Alonso. However, the seven-year pro should be ready to start next season.

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