The #Saints are expected to release LB Kwon Alexander in the coming days, source said, a move that saves them more than $13M against the salary cap with no dead money. Alexander is recovering from a torn Achilles, but will be ready for the start of training camp.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2021
This was anticipated, but that doesn’t make it any less unfortunate. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the New Orleans Saints expect to release linebacker Kwon Alexander before the start of the new league year on March 17, a finances-minded move that would save north of $13.