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Bucs rookie Alexander dedicates win to deceased brother

Buccaneers rookie linebacker Kwon Alexander made several key plays against the Falcons on Sunday, just two days after his younger brother was killed in a fight.

According to the Anniston Star, 17-year old Broderick Taylor was killed by gun shot on Friday night in Anniston, Ala. The Star reported that Jerald Bailey, 24, has been charged with murder.

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Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) reacts after intercepting Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in the first half. (Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com)

“It’s been hard losing my little brother but I know he would want me to be strong for him, so I came out here and dedicated this game to him,” Alexander said.