The Green Bay Packers have made it crystal clear that they are interested in trading star cornerback Jaire Alexander. This came after the 28-year-old corner back has not only missed significant time recently due to injuries, but there has also been a wedge driven between him and the coaching staff.
Alexander isn’t backing down from his current team.
Packers: Jaire Alexander Reportedly Twisting Knife In Green Bay’s Back
In addition to acquiring a true No. 1 wide receiver, the biggest question mark this off-season is what will happen to standout cornerback Jaire Alexander. The most likely outcome is a release or trade, as there appears to be no chance of a contract extension. Alexander is making that clear:
As reported by Rob Demovsky of ESPN, the Packers are actively trying to trade Alexander. They could theoretically wait indefinitely, though would likely prefer to get any trade done before the 2025 NFL Draft in April. The most interesting part, however, comes from what could happen if there’s no adequate suitor.
“One source said the team has not approached Alexander about taking a pay cut and that even if it did, he would not be willing to do so,” Demovsky wrote. “Without a trading partner, the Packers would likely release him, but there is no urgency to do so because he has no guaranteed money left on his deal until the start of the regular season, when he’s due $17.5 million.”
It’s important to note that Green Bay has not asked Alexander to take a reduced salary at this stage. Should a trade prove hard to come by though, they might. If that happens, Demovsky’s reporting shows Alexander would not be willing to play ball
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Fans were quick to react to this news:
The front office should swallow their pride and work something out with him. Trading/cutting him doesn’t make the team better.
— Chris (@chris9lives) March 17, 2025
Just keep him packers. He has such minimal value right now and could actually benefit the roster
— Sean-Luc Shanahan (@LucShanaha24000) March 17, 2025
See this is why I know Gutekunst is not trying to win championship. We are much better team with Jaire than without him smh
— RJ13 (@RHali13) March 17, 2025
I know they’re frustrated with his health lately but the cap savings imo aren’t enough to cut him or trade him for a bag of chips just keep him if it’s not a day 2 pick
— . (@toesordie) March 17, 2025
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