Alexander (leg) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander sustained the injury in the first quarter. The Steelers are thin at linebacker after Cole Holcomb sustained a season-ending knee injury against the Titans in Week 9. Mark Robinson will takeover for Alexander in the meantime.

Alexander recorded two tackles and an interception in Thursday's 20-16 win over the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander played a season-high 60 defensive snaps, and he should keep an increased role now that Cole Holcomb (knee) is out for the season. Despite the limited tackle total, Alexander made an impact late in the game by picking off Will Levis to clinch a victory for Pittsburgh.

Alexander recorded six tackles (six solo) including a sack in Pittsburgh's 17-10 win versus the Ravens on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander logged his first sack of the year as he helped Pittsburgh's defense limit Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense to just 10 points. Alexander is currently tied for second on the team with 34 tackles (27 solo) and will look to add to those totals once the team returns from their Week 6 bye.

Alexander totaled nine tackles (eight solo) during the Steelers' 30-7 loss to San Francisco on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander signed with the Steelers during the offseason after appearing in all 17 games for the Jets last year, and he made a significant impact during his team debut. The 29-year-old tallied at least nine tackles for just the second time since the 2021 campaign despite playing just 69 percent of the team's defensive snaps. Even though the Steelers' defense struggled to hold the 49ers in check Sunday, Alexander was a bright spot and should continue to handle a sizable role with his new team.

Alexander officially signed with the Steelers on Sunday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander was expected to sign as long as he passed his physical, which appears to be the case. The veteran should play a significant role in Pittsburgh's linebacker corps this coming season.

Alexander agreed to terms on a contract with Pittsburgh on Saturday pending the results of a physical, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barring any unforeseen results from this physical, Alexander should be set to vie for a significant role with Pittsburgh, which also added fellow inside linebackers Cole Holcomb and Elandon Roberts via free agency this offseason. The 28-year-old Alexander has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, playing just 38 regular-season games from 2018 to 2021. However, he did play all 17 regular-season games for the Jets in 2022, tallying 69 tackles -- the most since his 2017 season with Tampa Bay. The 227-pound linebacker is regarded as one of the league's most athletic off-ball linebackers when healthy, showcasing unique skills in space. Alexander should be a natural fit in the Steelers' veteran-laden defensive unit.

Alexander had 10 tackles (six solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 40-17 win over the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander tied for the team lead in tackles with C.J. Mosley. His most important tackle brought down Raheem Mostert for a loss of four yards on 4th-and-1 in the fourth quarter to give the Jets the ball back in a two-possession game.

Alexander signed a contract with the Jets on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander recorded 50 tackles, 3.5 sacks and one interception and fumble apiece over 12 games with New Orleans last year. The linebacker missed four games while on injured reserve with an elbow injury early last season, but he finished strong with seven starts over the last five games of the regular season. Alexander previously played under Jets coach Robert Saleh, who served as San Francisco's defensive coordinator during the two's shared time with the 49ers during the 2019 and 2020 campaigns. The 27-year-old should push either Quincy Williams and Hamsah Nasirildeen for a prominent role at outside linebacker in 2022.

Alexander (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander tested positive for the virus over the weekend and missed Monday's loss to the Dolphins, though he's now clear of the health and safety protocols. The 27-year-old had only one tackle while playing 81 percent of the defensive snaps Week 15 against Tampa Bay.

Alexander (illness) will be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday, Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander will miss the Saints' game with the Dolphins on Monday as a result of testing positive for COVID. His absence will leave a hole in the Saints' linebacker unit that already has Demario Davis and Kaden Elliss on the COVID list as well. Pete Werner will likely be looking at a significant increase in work Monday.