All things considered, the Green Bay Packers had an admirable 2023 NFL season. Not many believed that the Packers would reach the playoffs, let alone play past the divisional round of the playoffs in their first season after parting ways with Aaron Rodgers. But they made that happen despite the ups and downs of a wild season that also saw the team handing star cornerback Jaire Alexander a one-game suspension for detrimental conduct late in the regular season.
Matt LaFleur Reveals Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander Had 2 Choices
It was a lesson learned for Alexander, who made sure that Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers knew that he understood why he got suspended.
“It was tough on him, tough on me, tough on our team, but I love how he responded. And that’s life,” LaFleur said. “You’ve got two choices. You can either go in the tank, or you can try and learn and grow and be better for it. I certainly think he’s taken that approach.”
Other players probably would have a much different (or hostile) behavior toward a team after such punishment, but Alexander acted the right way to the benefit of the Packers. In fact, he was solid in the Packers’ wild 48-32 upset of the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC divisional round, as he amassed seven total tackles with an interception and a pass defended opposite Dak Prescott and the Cowboys.
The two-time Pro Bowler played in only seven games in 2023 and had zero interceptions, five passes defended, a forced fumble, and 27 tackles.
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