Whenever a player signs late in the NFL offseason, there’s a reason for it. For an inside linebacker of Kwon Alexander’s stature, that reason likely hinged on his injury history.
A former Pro Bowler and a key member of the San Francisco 49ers 2019 team that reached the Super Bowl, Alexander has suffered several serious injuries throughout his career. In nine NFL seasons, the linebacker has torn his ACL, pec, biceps, and Achilles heel, raising question marks about his long-term health. Despite these concerns, the Steelers inked the LSU product to a one-year deal, and following his first practice, he sounded confident that those injuries haven’t his ability to impact a game.