The Green Bay Packers have one of the most talented secondaries in the NFL. Xavier McKinney earned All-Pro honors last season and showed why he is one of the best at his position. Rookies Evan Williams and Javon Bullard have also made a notable impact—Williams, in particular, looked like a seasoned veteran whenever he was on the field.
The Packers addressed their cornerback position in free agency by signing Nate Hobbs. Still, the most pressing question of the position remains the future of Jaire Alexander. Back in February, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Green Bay was open to trade offers for the two-time All-Pro. More recently, The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman reported that the Packers have offered Alexander a restructured contract, but no agreement has been reached between the sides so far.
During the first week of OTAs, Packers safety Xavier McKinney spoke to the press about the ongoing situation between Alexander and the team.
Packers QB Jordan Love (10) jokes around with cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) and safety Xavier McKinney (29) during 2024 organized team activities.
Packers QB Jordan Love (10) jokes around with cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) and safety Xavier McKinney (29) during 2024 organized team activities.
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“We would all like him back," McKinney said.
"I talk to him every day, pretty much. Just trying to stay connected with him,” he added. "At the end of the day, I’m going to be behind him regardless of the situation going on. We’ve developed a relationship good enough off the field that I’m just like, ‘Brah, I just want what’s best for you and I’mma be there regardless,’ so I’ve been vocal about that with him."
Early this offseason, McKinney posted an Instagram story of them finishing up a workout together, which got fans wondering if Alexander was still planning to stick around. However, it most likely had nothing to do with his future—just two great friends spending time together and putting in work.
Jaire Alexander has missed 34 of Green Bay’s last 68 games and carries the third-largest cap hit on the team for 2025. He managed to be productive last year despite missing significant time—giving up just a 56% completion rate and the lowest passer rating among Packers’ cornerbacks. Still, if Alexander is going to return to Green Bay, it will be under a more team-friendly deal.
It should be in everyone’s best interest inside Lambeau Field for Alexander to return. All-Pro cornerbacks don’t grow on trees, and a healthy Alexander paired with McKinney could make Green Bay’s secondary one of the best in the league. Beyond that, his presence would have a significant impact on the development of Evan Williams and Javon Bullard.