NFL World reacts when Kiko Alonso resigns one day after signing

Kiko Alonso is a former linebacker who served four different teams during six NFL seasons. He has decided to retire.

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Alonso was last seen on the New Orleans Saints' field in 2019. However, the team signed him again this offseason to strengthen the secondary defense.

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Brooke Kirchhofer, WWLTV's Brooke Kirchhofer, reports that the former PFWA Defensive Roster of Year is now retiring after only one practice.

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The NFL community reacted to Alonso's declaration of it as a profession via social media.

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Barstool NOLA tweeted that "I'm pretty certain I lasted longer at prom than Kiko with the Saints." "I'll always keep this catch in my mind for some reason.

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Buffalo chose Kiko Alonso for the third round of the 2013 Draught and throughout the course

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He played for the Bills and Dolphins, Eagles and Saints throughout his entire career.

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