Maurice Alexander Injury News & Updates
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Signs to practice squad
Alexander signed to the Bears' practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The wide receiver was waived by the team Tuesday after falling short of the 53-man roster, but he was able to stay with Chicago after clearing waivers. Alexander signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears in January after spending the last three years with the Lions. The Florida International product has one career regular-season catch for seven yards.
Aug 26, 2025
Sent to waivers by Bears
Chicago waived Alexander on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander boasts familiarity with Bears coach Ben Johnson's offensive scheme, as he spent the last three seasons with Detroit, but that won't be enough to earn a spot on the initial 53-man roster. It could make Alexander a leading candidate to resurface on the practice squad, though.
Jan 31, 2025
Signs with Chicago
The Bears signed Alexander to a reserve/future contract Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Alexander has spent the past three seasons in Detroit with new Bears coach Ben Johnson. Alexander hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2022 but has been mastering the offense on the practice squad. He'll compete for a depth job in Chicago this offseason.
Dec 24, 2024
Back with Detroit
The Lions signed Alexander to the practice squad Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander will opt to stick around in Detroit despite being let go from the active roster and practice squad on three separate occasions this season. He has played 17 snaps on special teams across three regular-season games and has recorded 42 punt return yards.
Dec 21, 2024
Waived by Lions again
Alexander was waived by the Lions on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander has now been waived by the Lions three times since August. He cleared waivers and signed with Detroit's practice squad on both previous occasions, which could happen again in this instance.
Dec 5, 2024
Elevated for Thursday's game
The Lions elevated Alexander from the practice squad to the active roster Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander was waived by the Lions this past Saturday, but he opted to stick around in Detroit by signing to the practice squad Tuesday. He'll serve in a depth role at wide receiver, though if he does see the field against the Packers on Thursday, it'll likely be in a special teams role.
Dec 3, 2024
Back with Lions' practice squad
Detroit signed Alexander to its practice squad Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The Lions waived Alexander from their active roster Saturday, but they're now bringing him back onto their practice squad. With Kalif Raymond (foot) and Antoine Green (concussion) both on injured reserve, Alexander could find himself back with the primary unit sooner than later.
Nov 30, 2024
Let go by Detroit
The Lions waived Alexander on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander was signed to the Lions' active roster Wednesday and played Thursday against the Bears, finishing with eight snaps on special teams without recording a stat. It was his first NFL regular-season action since 2022, but he will not be on Detroit's 53-man roster moving forward. Assuming he clears waivers, the 27-year-old wide receiver could opt to return to the Lions on the practice squad or explore his options elsewhere.
Nov 27, 2024
Joins active roster
The Lions signed Alexander to their active roster Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander signed with the Lions' practice squad earlier in November and now has a chance to see his first in-game NFL action since 2022 after being signed to the active roster Wednesday. The 27-year-old appeared in four games with the Lions in 2022, catching his lone target for seven yards across just six offensive snaps. He's expected to serve as a depth piece in Detroit's wide receiver room while also contributing on special teams in Thursday's matchup against the Bears.
Nov 12, 2024
Back with Detroit
The Lions signed Alexander to the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Alexander last saw regular-season action in 2022 with the Lions, appearing in four games and logging one catch for seven yards. After spending the entire 2023 campaign on Detroit's practice squad, Alexander attempted to make the active roster during training camp in August, but he was cut ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. Now back with the Lions, Alexander is available to be elevated to from the practice squad to the active roster should Detroit need depth at wide receiver on game day.
Aug 27, 2024
Cut by Detroit
The Lions waived Alexander on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander initially signed with Detroit in August of 2022. He got into six games during his first year with the team and played mostly on special teams, then remained on the practice squad all of last season. The wideout had a strong preseason this year, catching seven of 10 targets for 106 yards, so he could land back on the Lions' practice squad if he clears waivers.
Jan 31, 2024
Returning to Detroit
Alexander signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on Tuesday, Justin Rogers of the Detroit News reports.
ANALYSIS
Alexander spent all of 2023 on the team's practice squad after appearing in four games during the 2022 campaign with the franchise. He'll now have an opportunity to carve out a larger role with Detroit next season.
Aug 30, 2023
Signed to Detroit's practice squad
Walker was picked up by the Lions' practice squad Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Alexander caught three passes for 18 yards in two preseason games. He also averaged 23.4 yards per punt return, including a 95-yard touchdown. Alexander spent time on Detroit's practice squad last year and was called up for a brief stint late in the 2022 season.
Aug 30, 2023
Waived by Detroit
The Lions waived Alexander on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander spent most of the 2022 season on Detroit's practice squad but remained with the club during the offseason on a reserve/future contract. He was unable to earn a spot on the team's 53-man roster, but it's possible he joins a practice squad again in 2023.
Jan 9, 2023
Inks futures deal with Detroit
The Lions signed Alexander (ankle) to a reserve/futures contract Monday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Alexander moved back and forth between Detroit's active roster and practice squad over the first half of the season. The 25-year-old then picked up an ankle injury while making his third and final practice-squad elevation against Miami in Week 8. Alexander thus finished the 2022 campaign with one reception for seven yards over four appearances, and he'll now look to carve out a permanent spot on the active roster heading into the 2023 campaign.
Oct 31, 2022
Back to practice squad
Alexander (ankle) reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Alexander only played one offensive snap against the Dolphins on Sunday, but he made it count with a catch for seven yards. He also contributed on special teams, returning a kick for 17 yards. Whether or not Alexander can earn another chance with the active roster will likely depend on how quickly he can recover from the ankle injury he suffered during the contest.
Oct 30, 2022
Questionable to return Sunday
Alexander is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins with an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Alexander has bounced back and forth between Detroit's active roster and practice squad this season, and he caught his first pass of the season for seven yards and returned one kickoff for 17 yards before exiting against Miami. With the rookie sidelined, expect Justin Jackson to handle the Lions' kickoff-return duties Sunday.
Oct 29, 2022
Elevated to active roster again
Detroit elevated Alexander from its practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against Miami.
ANALYSIS
With Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion) questionable, Alexander and Stanley Berryhill have both been elevated for Week 8. Alexander has been on the active roster for each of Detroit's past three games, but he's failed to see a target across five offensive snaps.
Oct 27, 2022
Back on practice squad
The Lions re-signed Alexander to the practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander has already suited up for three games with Detroit this season, playing five snaps on offense (zero targets) and 21 snaps on special teams. The rookie now gets a chance to continue his development with the team.
Oct 24, 2022
Let go by Detroit
The Lions waived Alexander on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander was signed from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, though he was not targeted while playing five of his eight snaps on special teams in the contest. The 5-foot-11 wideout was activated for Detroit's previous two games to serve as the team's primary kick returner and logged just two offensive snaps in this span. The Lions will likely look to re-sign Alexander to the practice squad if he does not land an active-roster spot with a different team.
Oct 22, 2022
Signed to 53-man roster
Detroit signed Alexander to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday.
ANALYSIS
With DJ Chark (ankle) landing on IR, the Lions needed to add wide-receiver depth and opted to sign Alexander. The rookie has seen very limited action this season, logging just two offensive snaps across two games. His main contribution has been on special teams, as he's returned five kicks for 129 yards.
Oct 12, 2022
Staying with Detroit
The Lions signed Alexander to the practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander was waived by the Lions on Monday after playing two offensive snaps in as many games this season. The rookie wideout has yet to record a target in his NFL career, but he did see usage as Detroit's primary kick returner since Week 4. Alexander will now be eligible for three game-day elevations while on the Lions' practice squad this season.
Oct 10, 2022
Gets cut Monday
Alexander was waived by the Lions on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander operated as the team's kick returner in their last two contests, but he only logged one offensive snap each week. The 25-year-old will now work to earn an opportunity elsewhere.
Oct 10, 2022
Logs one offensive snap
Alexander logged one offensive snap during Sunday's 29-0 loss to the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Alexander has seen a couple of offensive snaps over the past two weeks as Detroit works through injuries at wide receiver, but he is not coming close to becoming part of the offensive game plan.
Oct 8, 2022
Signed to active roster
The Lions signed Alexander from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Quintez Cephus (foot) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, and the team already ruled out DJ Chark (ankle) for Week 5, so Alexander will be signed to the active roster after being elevated for Week 4. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds are also questionable for Sunday's matchup against New England, so Alexander may be in store for a hefty workload, through T.J. Hockenson figures to be the primary beneficiary of Detroit's depleted wideout corps.
Oct 3, 2022
Moves back to practice squad
Alexander reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Alexander served as Detroit's primary returner after being activated for Week 4, recording 62 yards on three kick returns over nine special-teams snaps. The 25-year-old wideout was not targeted over two offensive snaps played with Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and D.J. Chark (ankle) both sidelined. Alexander will be available for two more game-day elevations from the Lions' practice squad this season.
Oct 2, 2022
Lands on active roster
Alexander was elevated to the Lions' active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander has spent the first few weeks of the regular season on the Lions' practice squad. However, with Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and DJ Chark (ankle) both ruled out, the Lions' receiving corps is depleted heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Seahawks. Though Alexander will still be buried on the wide receiver depth chart, he could be relied upon as a kick and/or punt returner.
Sep 1, 2022
Inked to practice squad
The Lions signed Alexander to the practice squad Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Alexander showed promise in the return game this preseason, and he also logged seven catches for 49 yards while appearing in all three exhibition contests for Detroit. Now, Alexander gets a chance to continue developing with the team.
Aug 30, 2022
Waived by Lions
Detroit waived Alexander on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Alexander joined the Lions in early August after playing in the USFL over the summer, and he appeared in all three preseason games in 2022. He tallied seven receptions for 49 yards during Detroit's exhibition games but was unable to secure a spot on the 53-man roster.
Aug 3, 2022
Joins Lions
Alexander signed a contract with the Lions on Wednesday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Alexander played with the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL this summer, making 20 catches for 234 yards and two touchdowns. However, he had a bigger impact in the return game, averaging 31.5 yards per kick return and 12.6 yards per punt return. It's unclear with Alexander was brought in due to Quintez Cephus suffering a leg injury Tuesday, or if the Lions were looking for other options in the return game.
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