Getty ImagesThe Green Bay Packers are releasing star cornerback Jaire Alexander, according to NFL Network. Alexander is a two-time Pro Bowl player and was once one of the top defenders in the NFL, as per reports.
Injuries hurt his career badly, in 2023, he played only 7 games due to back and shoulder problems. In 2024, another 7 games, this time due to a knee issue. Before that, he was really good, drafted in the first round in 2018, had a strong rookie year. In 2020, he became a star, making the Pro Bowl and Second-Team All-Pro, according to Yahoo Sports report.
Injured in 2021, played only 4 games and bounced back strongly in 2022, played all games, got Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors again. In 2022, he signed a 4-year, $84 million deal with the Packers. He was supposed to make over $16 million in 2025.
The Packers tried to restructure his contract in May 2025, that means a pay cut. Alexander refused the pay cut, and so the Packers decided to release him, as per NFL Network. This is now official, and Alexander will hit the free-agent market, as per reports.
The Eagles already have good cornerbacks like Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Adoree' Jackson, and Kelee Ringo. But Alexander, if healthy, could be their superstar No.1 cornerback. Because of his injury history, he might be cheaper than usual, making him a low-risk, high-reward option.
The Eagles are known to take smart bets on players like him. So now, the big question is Should the Eagles go for him?
He refused to take a pay cut in a new contract offer.
Q2. Are the Eagles going to sign Jaire Alexander?
Nothing official yet, but they have the money and interest to do it.
Injuries hurt his career badly, in 2023, he played only 7 games due to back and shoulder problems. In 2024, another 7 games, this time due to a knee issue. Before that, he was really good, drafted in the first round in 2018, had a strong rookie year. In 2020, he became a star, making the Pro Bowl and Second-Team All-Pro, according to Yahoo Sports report.
Injured in 2021, played only 4 games and bounced back strongly in 2022, played all games, got Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors again. In 2022, he signed a 4-year, $84 million deal with the Packers. He was supposed to make over $16 million in 2025.
The Packers tried to restructure his contract in May 2025, that means a pay cut. Alexander refused the pay cut, and so the Packers decided to release him, as per NFL Network. This is now official, and Alexander will hit the free-agent market, as per reports.
What about the Eagles?
According to Eagles Today, the Philadelphia Eagles have enough salary cap space to sign someone big, and Alexander is now available. Rapoport also said the Packers and Alexander had been talking about a trade and contract changes earlier this year, but it didn’t work out.
The Eagles already have good cornerbacks like Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Adoree' Jackson, and Kelee Ringo. But Alexander, if healthy, could be their superstar No.1 cornerback. Because of his injury history, he might be cheaper than usual, making him a low-risk, high-reward option.
The Eagles are known to take smart bets on players like him. So now, the big question is Should the Eagles go for him?
FAQs
Q1. Why did the Packers release Jaire Alexander?He refused to take a pay cut in a new contract offer.
Q2. Are the Eagles going to sign Jaire Alexander?
Nothing official yet, but they have the money and interest to do it.
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