Buccaneers LB Alexander tore anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee

An MRI confirmed that Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, according to multiple reports Monday.

An MRI confirmed that Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, according to multiple reports Monday.

Multiple outlets reported Sunday that the team feared a torn ACL for Alexander, who went down after his leg buckled on a non-contact play shortly before halftime against the Cleveland Browns.

Alexander, 24, had seven tackles and a pass defensed on Sunday before departing. He had 45 tackles, one sack, two forced fumbles and two passes defensed this season, the final year of his rookie contract.

A Pro Bowl selection in 2017, Alexander reportedly had been in discussions with the team about a contract extension before the injury.

Tampa Bay also lost rookie linebacker Jack Cichy -- who has a history of injuries, including a torn ACL as a senior at Wisconsin -- to a knee injury on Sunday, but the severity is unclear. The team re-signed linebacker Devante Bond, who was waived with an injury settlement during final cuts, last week for additional depth.

 

(With inputs from agencies.)