Jaire Alexander could be headed to Philadelphia after being released by the Packers
The Green Bay Packers are parting ways with two-time Pro Bowl defensive back Jaire Alexander after seven seasons. Alexander has missed at least 10 games in three of his last four seasons, but he’s still one of the best in the NFL when healthy.
Alexander played just seven games in 2024, marking the second straight season in which he missed at least 10 games due to injury. The former Pro Bowler also played just four games in 2021. This spring, general manager Brian Gutekunst told the media that Alexander’s absences have been “tough on the player [and] tough on the organization,” which signed the cornerback to an $84 million extension in 2022.
Alexander is expected to draw significant interest from several teams on the open market. Could the Philadelphia Eagles be an option?
Pro Football Focus named the Eagles as one of six potential landing spots for the former first-round pick.
We have to throw this one in here because, well, it’s the Eagles. Part of their run to the Super Bowl last year was capitalizing on players like this becoming available and forming the best team in the league. Alexander was also born in Philadelphia, though he grew up mostly in North Carolina.
The Eagles have Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean in their secondary, two players who were excellent as rookie starters in 2024. But they did lose Darius Slay, as well as Isaiah Rodgers, from their Super Bowl secondary. Perhaps Alexander would take a big discount to be the veteran in the room for a team looking for another title.
CBS Sports has also identified Philadelphia as a possible destination.
Philly is always aggressive in going after high-level talent, and Alexander fits the bill. He does even more so because the Eagles allowed both Darius Slay and Isaiah Rodgers to leave for greener pastures in free agency this offseason, leaving them with Kelee Ringo or Adoree’ Jackson as their other starting corner across from 2024 first-rounder Quinyon Mitchell. Adding Alexander to the mix would allow them to better replicate what they had last year with Mitchell, Slay and slot corner Cooper DeJean.
When healthy, Alexander is one of the best cornerbacks in football. He was named second-team All-Pro in 2022 after recording 14 pass breakups and five interceptions, but injuries hampered Alexander’s final years in Green Bay. The 28-year-old has been limited to just 34 games over the last four seasons and missed the final eight contests in 2024.
The Eagles are taking chances on a few oft-injured players next season (ex., Azeez Ojulari), would they bring in Alexander? Current DBs coach Christian Parker worked with Alexander for two years in Green Bay, and they maintain a great relationship.
If Kelee Ringo or Adoree’ Jackson underwhelm in training camp, Alexander could be another low-risk, high-reward signing for GM Howie Roseman, money permitting.
“He has been a great player for us,” Packers president Mark Murphy said. “Obviously, elite talent. Unfortunately, just injured a lot. Unfortunately that’s a big part of the game.”
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