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Linebacker exchange · November 2, 2020

The trade that sent Kwon Alexander to New Orleans

New Orleans acquired Kwon Alexander while San Francisco received Kiko Alonso and a conditional fifth-round pick.

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The original receipt

Every asset in the deal

Each team panel shows the players and draft assets it received.

To NONOALEXANDER—To SFSFALONSO—2022PICKround asset
NOReceived

New Orleans Saints

PKwon Alexander
SFReceived

San Francisco 49ers

PKiko Alonso
#2022 conditional fifth-round pick

Why it happened

The bet each side made

The move reset two roster plans during the NFL transaction calendar.

Why history remembers it

New Orleans added speed beside Demario Davis. Alexander started during the Saints' playoff push before an Achilles injury. San Francisco reduced a veteran contract during an injury-heavy season.

What changed

The consequences

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