The Green Bay Packers made the conscious decision over the last few seasons to go in a different, younger direction. That meant moving on from many long-time fan favorites as well as making a few splash trades.
However, with what is going on with Jaire Alexander, Green Bay could be looking at another big move very soon.
“Packers Can Get Him” Widespread Belief That Green Bay Signs 25-Year-Old Star CB To Replace Jaire Alexander
Does Jaire Alexander’s career with the Green Bay Packers come to an end? Has he played his final snaps in the Packers’ uniform?
There is a possibility that it is heading in that direction. Alexander has been a cornerstone of the Packers’ defense since he was drafted 18th overall in 2018. However, his poor performance in 2024 could precipitate the end of his career for the Packers.
A potential replacement for the veteran defensive back has already been suggested by some analysts:
“Green Bay is widely expected to be looking for some cornerback help seeing as Eric Stokes is an impending free agent and hasn’t played well.
Also, Jaire Alexander has struggled to stay on the field over the last two years, and the club could save $17.5 million of cap space by making Alexander a post-June 1 cut, per Over The Cap,” Matt Holder of Bleacher Report wrote on December 30.
Would Asante Samuel Jr. Be Solid Replacement for Jaire Alexander?
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In 2021, the Chargers selected Samuel in the second round with the 47th overall pick. If they don’t elect to use the franchise tag on him — and he’s not a shoo-in for it by any means — he will hit free agency.
But he also has had a rough go injury-wise in 2024.
“Samuel will likely be one of the top corners on the open market,” Holder noted. “He’ll be just 26 years old in October and has impressive ball skills with 37 passes defended in 50 career games. However, the current Charger has missed the majority of the current campaign with a shoulder injury, so this pairing would depend on how his medicals check out.”
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Here is a look at Samuel’s career stats:
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