A veteran on the Green Bay Packers was set to make his return to the team’s facility this week for mandatory minicamp after being present only for the virtual portion of OTAs this spring. The Packers plan to designate him as a post-June 1 cut before minicamp begins.
Per Matt Scheidman of The Athletic, the Packers offered cornerback Jaire Alexander a restructured deal in May. The cornerback and his agent never agreed to the new deal, and it’s unclear if Green Bay required Alexander to take a pay cut as part of the deal.
The Green Bay Packers released a veteran
Green Bay Packers, Jaire Alexander
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) celebrates a fourth quarter interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFC Championship game on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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On Monday, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported the Packers plan to release Alexander.
“ThePackers and Jaire Alexander agreed to explore a potential trade this spring, while a restructured contract was also discussed,” Rapoport posted on X. “In the end, Green Bay and Alexander move on with a clean break.”
The #Packers and Jaire Alexander agreed to explore a potential trade this spring, while a restructured contract was also discussed. In the end, Green Bay and Alexander move on with a clean break. https://t.co/YeFHktkDQY
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 9, 2025
Brian Gutekunst wanted something in return for Jaire Alexander
Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy, left, and general manger Brian Gutekunst, middle, are shown before their game
Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy, left, and general manager Brian Gutekunst, middle, are shown before their game against the Houston Texans Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
In February, general manager Brian Gutekunst wanted to receive as much as possible in return for investing in the 2018 first-round pick. Alexander earned two Pro Bowl appearances and was named an All-Pro twice during his time in Green Bay.
When on the field, Alexander was a force for the Packers’ defense. Unfortunately, back and knee injuries kept him from being on the field enough for Green Bay’s front office. He started and appeared in 14 games in the last two seasons.
Jaire Alexander
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander against the Miami Dolphins during their football game on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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