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Lorenzo Alexander | Linebacker

Team: Arizona Cardinals
Age / DOB:  (29) / 5/31/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 275
College: California
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In an interview with Arizona Sports 620, Cardinals ILB Lorenzo Alexander said is ready to play an every-down role this season.
The former Redskins 'backer has the ability to play both inside and outside, but will likely be thrust into a three-down role with Cardinals all-world LB Daryl Washington suspended for the first four games of the season. Apr 13 - 11:38 AM
Source: Arizonasports.com

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Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

Newly signed ILB Lorenzo Alexander says the Cardinals have "pegged" him in a starting role.

Alexander has been an elite special teamer throughout his career and was recruited as such by teams like the 49ers. But the Cardinals can offer a chance to start next to beast Daryl Washington in addition to a core special teams role. "The Cardinals have already kind of pegged me in a starting role which is very exciting for me," Alexander said. "I'll be a linebacker that helps out on special teams instead of special teams being my bread and butter."
Source: CBS DC
Mar 13 - 8:50 PM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

Cardinals signed ILB Lorenzo Alexander, formerly of the Redskins, to a three-year contract.

It's an underrated signing as Alexander is one of the league's premier special teamers. He can also help fill a need spot for the Cardinals next to dominant inside 'backer Daryl Washington. Alexander had 47 tackles and 2.5 sacks in spot duty for the Redskins last season.
Source: Alex Marvez on Twitter
Mar 13 - 5:14 PM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

FOX Sports' Alex Marvez reports free agents ILB Lorenzo Alexander and Josh Cribbs are "leaning toward" signing with the Cardinals.

The 49ers were at one point deemed the favorites for Cribbs, but things can change quickly in a hectic market. Alexander would probably not be a candidate to start in Arizona. He is one of the league's better special teamers.
Related: Cardinals
Source: FOX Sports
Mar 12 - 6:33 PM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

FOXSports.com reports that free agent ILB Lorenzo Alexander is receiving interest from "multiple" teams with the Redskins looking unlikely to re-sign him.

The Redskins want to keep Alexander, but their latest offers aren't going to be enough to prevent him from reaching the open market. A Pro Bowler on special teams, Alexander should be able to land a multi-year deal this offseason.
Source: FOXSports.com
Mar 9 - 9:29 PM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

The Redskins and free agent ILB Lorenzo Alexander have rekindled contract talks.

Alexander and Washington were in discussions around the time of the Combine, but the sides were "not close" and talks were broken off. Now that the Redskins have locked up a couple of their restricted free agents, they've turned their attention back to the backup linebacker and special teams ace.
Source: Mike Jones on Twitter
Mar 9 - 3:03 PM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

Free agent ILB Lorenzo Alexander says he hopes to re-sign with the Redskins, but that their initial offer was "not close" to what he's looking for.

Both sides want to get a deal done, while Alexander says he's willing to take a small hometown discount. "I’m willing to take less for the Redskins, but they have to be close. They can’t be way off." A special teams linchpin, Alexander played 308 snaps on defense in 2012.
Source: Washington Examiner
Feb 26 - 9:54 PM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

Redskins ILB Lorenzo Alexander will take reps at tight end during OTAs.

"They’ve got me over there learning some of the tight end position," he said. "But it’s more so being ready like I was last year, instead of just throwing me in there when somebody got hurt." Alexander would likely primarily be a blocking tight end. Position flexibility makes him more valuable to the Redskins.
Source: CBS Washington
Wed, May 9, 2012 08:15:00 PM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

The Redskins plan to use LB Lorenzo Alexander as their primary reserve inside linebacker.

He'll back-up London Fletcher and Perry Riley. Alexander started 12 games at outside linebacker in 2010, but played primarily special teams in 2011, making just 16 tackles. He won't be worth monitoring in IDP leagues.
Source: Washington Post
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 01:01:00 PM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

Redskins OLB Lorenzo Alexander took snaps at inside linebacker during a recent player-led minicamp.

Poised to lose his starting OLB gig to first-round pick Ryan Kerrigan, the versatile Alexander, a special teamer by trade, is trying to make himself as valuable as possible. "They’re always trying to replace me, so I figure I’ve got to learn everything to make it as hard on them as possible." He's not likely to see snaps at ILB in 2011.
Source: Washington Post
Sat, Jun 4, 2011 12:41:00 PM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

Redskins OLB Lorenzo Alexander will lose his temporary starting gig with first-rounder Ryan Kerrigan now in the fold.

Alexander was never meant to be more than a special teamer and key reserve at linebacker, as he lacks pass-rushing ability. Last season, coach Mike Shanahan praised Alexander as the best special teamer he's ever coached.
Source: CSN Washington
Wed, May 4, 2011 11:33:00 AM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

Coach Mike Shanahan said that adding an outside pass rusher is high on his priority list.

The Redskins badly need someone to attack the quarterback along with Brian Orakpo, and Lorenzo Alexander is not that guy. The Washington Post suggests that North Carolina OLB Robert Quinn would be a good fit at No. 10 overall. The Redskins recorded just 29 sacks last season, tied for 25th in the league.
Source: Washington Post
Mon, Apr 11, 2011 11:13:00 AM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

Redskins OLB/ST Lorenzo Alexander suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter Sunday while covering a punt and did not return.

The special teams ace said he couldn't even stand on the sideline or walk around, hinting at a serious pull.
Source: Washington Post
Mon, Nov 22, 2010 08:59:00 AM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

Coach Mike Shanahan calls OLB Lorenzo Alexander "from top to bottom," the best special-teams player he's ever been around.

"You don't find many guys like Lorenzo," said Shanahan. "If he's not in the Pro Bowl on special teams, I don't know who it'll be." Alexander has also taken over as the starting left outside linebacker, though he's splitting time with Andre Carter.
Source: Washington Post
Fri, Oct 22, 2010 08:17:00 AM
Lorenzo Alexander - LB - Cardinals

Lorenzo Alexander is expected to start ahead of LOLB Andre Carter for the second game in a row this week.

Carter is turning into a situational pass rusher in nickle packages while the Redskins take advantage of Alexander's better all-around skills on early downs. The two players are essentially splitting snaps now.
Source: redskins.com
Fri, Oct 8, 2010 08:28:00 AM

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