The Las Vegas Raiders welcomed in a new leadership tandem of Pete Carroll and John Spytek ahead of the 2025 NFL season. With two competent people now in place, the team can begin rebuilding their roster the right way.
That started this offseason with the overhauling of the team's defense, particularly the linebacker and cornerback positions. Now gone were Robert Spillane, Divine Deablo, Nate Hobbs and Jack Jones, all of whom were starters the last two seasons.
In came Elandon Roberts, Devin White, Jaylon Smith and Eric Stokes from the free agent market, as well as a handful of drafted prospects, to replace them.
Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23).
Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23).
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Many have questioned the talent and depth of the Raiders' roster, with the cornerback room in particular coming under fire. On Monday, the Green Bay Packers may have given them an opportunity to remedy this with the release of Jaire Alexander.
According to Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema, Las Vegas is among the teams who could land Alexander now that he is a free agent.
"Now that Pete Carroll is the head coach in Las Vegas, don't count the Raiders out of the Alexander sweepstakes," Sikkema wrote. "Carroll knows how to build an elite secondary, as evidenced by the Legion of Boom during his time in Seattle. He is also known as a player’s coach and someone who can handle big-personality players."
Alexander has been a Second-Team All-Pro honoree twice in his career, as well as a Pro Bowler in two different seasons. Unfortunately, he has struggled with injuries throughout his tenure in the NFL.
Only one time has Alexander played every game in a season, and that was all the way back in 2019. He has played in seven games or less in three of the last four years, including just 14 total in his last two campaigns.
Las Vegas is returning cornerback Jakorian Bennett, who had eight passes defended in just 10 games last year, as well as 2024 fourth-round pick Decamerion Richardson, who showed flashes last season.
However, the additions of 2025 third-rounder Darien Porter and four-year veteran Eric Stokes may not immediately offset the losses of Hobbs and Jones, so the Raiders could use some experience at cornerback.
Alexander could provide just that if he can stay healthy and is willing to restructure his $18.2 million price tag.