Kwon Alexander ready to play Saturday, more ready for Bucs
Aug 22, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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Kwon Alexander hasn't played a game since Oct. 21 when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament. The 49ers linebacker returns to the field Saturday, but he's more looking forward to the season opener against his former team. Alexander left the Bucs in free agency to sign with the 49ers. "It's hard [not to look ahead]. [more]
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