49ers Kwon Alexander Diagnosed With Torn Pec After Further Examination
By Parker White
The San Francisco 49ers came away with a victory on Thursday to improve to 8-0, but it didn't come without a price, as the Niners lost a key member of their defense to injury.
And on Friday the team's worst fears were confirmed as ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported that Kwon Alexander suffered a pec injury and will miss the remainder of the season.
49ers' LB Kwon Alexander tore his pectoral, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2019
The Pro Bowl linebacker is one of San Francisco's best players on the defensive side of the ball, as he has 34 combined tackles, a forced fumble and interception over eight games this season.
The 25-year-old signed a four-year, $54 million deal with the Niners this past offseason.
Source: #49ers LB Kwon Alexander tore his pec and is out for the season.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2019
Unfortunately, this isn't the only season-ending injury Alexander has suffered, as he only played in six games last year after tearing his ACL in Week 7 as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
San Francisco better hope quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo can replicate his performance from Sunday night going forward, as the defense took a massive hit and might not be able to carry the load like they have all year.