Back to the Buffalo Bills Newsfeed

Lorenzo Alexander: Using courage to defy the odds

If asked to describe Bills Pro Bowl linebacker and special teams ace Lorenzo Alexander, words like hardworking, determined and talented may come to mind. A loving father, devote husband, trusted friend, respected voice in the locker room and an advocate in the community, Alexander is everything a professional athlete strives to be. But just like each of us tasked with navigating our way through life, Alexander has certainly endured his fair share of ups and downs. In fact, to say that he’s defied the odds is quite the understatement.

However, what some may not know is that Alexander’s story extends far beyond the confines of the football field.