How do you feel about the Packers releasing Jaire Alexander?
Packers Release Star Cornerback Jaire Alexander Amid Contract Standoff
The Green Bay Packers are releasing two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander after the two sides failed to agree on a revised contract, according to multiple reports. Alexander, who signed a four-year, $84 million extension in 2022, has struggled with injuries in recent seasons and was suspended for one game in 2023. The move will provide the Packers with significant cap savings in future years, though it will also leave dead money on the books. Trade talks involving Alexander reportedly fell through prior to this decision. As he enters free agency, Alexander is expected to draw interest from several contending teams looking to bolster their secondary. The Packers' decision marks a notable shift in their defensive roster strategy heading into the 2025 NFL season.
Options
- It was the right move
- Big mistake—he's still elite
- Depends on who they sign
- Not sure