The Saints will release linebacker Kwon Alexander in the coming days (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport). With no guarantees remaining, the move will save upwards of $13MM against the cap with $0 in dead money. 
Alexander suffered an Achilles tear towards the end of the regular season, ruling him out for the Saints’ playoff run. He finished the year with 27 stops, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in seven games.
Alexander was shipped from San Francisco to New Orleans in November, fortifying the Saints’ front seven and lightening the Niners’ books a bit. The Saints assumed the last two seasons of his original four-year, $54MM deal, though the remainder was non-guaranteed.
The veteran, 27 in August, still has some work to do as he battles back from injury. The timing isn’t ideal as he seeks a new job, but he has a history of quick healing. In 2019, a torn pec threatened to end Alexander’s season in the fall. Somehow, he bounced back in a matter of weeks to join the 49ers for their playoff run. This time around, he expects to be ready for the start of training camp.
No doubt he finds another team. Saints losing some serious talent this off season
Alexander, when healthy, was an excellent addition to the 49ers defense, especially in 2019. When he was healthy and playing alongside Fred Warner, they made life so much easier for Saleh, the D-Line, and the rest of the 49ers secondary.
Alexander is one of the better MLBs in the league, he just has to stay healthy and on the field. What’s that thay say?? The best ability is availability!!
No he’s not one of the better LB’s in the league. He’s missed more tackles than any other player since he entered the league (89), which looks even worse considering he’s missed 35 games during that time span.