The Green Bay Packers began the start of mini-camp with a huge move within the roster on Monday morning.
Long-time Packers' cornerback and two-time Second-Team All-Pro Jaire Alexander has been released from the team.
It was an interesting move that was made by the Packers, as Alexander was still under contract until 2026 after he signed a four-year, $84 million extension with the team in 2022.
Green Bay has shown that they are ready to move on from Alexander after he's played in just 14 games in the past two seasons combined.
Oct 13, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) following the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field.
Oct 13, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) following the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field.
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With the news coming out on Monday morning, Packers' rivals won't have to worry about playing the veteran cornerback twice a year anymore.
In this case, Bears second-round pick Luther Burden won't ever have to face Jaire Alexander twice in a single season.
Burden decided to trash-talk Alexander after his release, commenting "Uh oh" on the NFL's Instagram post.
Burden is set to begin his first year in the NFL after being drafted with the No. 39 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of the University of Missouri.
In three seasons at Missouri, he contributed 192 receptions, 2,263 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns for the Tigers.
Now, Burden will be joining the Chicago Bears' wide receiver room along with DJ Moore and Rome Odunze to give second-year quarterback and 2024 No. 1 pick Caleb Williams another option to throw to.
Although Luther Burden has huge potential to be another great wide receiver in the league, it's interesting to see a rookie talking smack to an NFL veteran before taking his first ever snap.