The Green Bay Packers have a notable history of seeing their players leave only to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. It has happened with Hall of Famer Brett Favre, as well as Aaron Jones, Robert Tonyan, Greg Jennings, Za’Darius Smith, DuJuan Harris, Desmond Bishop, and several others.
Such a trend catches fans’ attention because of the long-standing rivalry between the two teams. When talk starts about a former Packers star possibly heading to Minnesota, it raises eyebrows among Green Bay fans and adds more fuel to the competitive fire.
The latest buzz centered around that trend comes from Up & Adams host Kay Adams, who suggested that a former Packers All-Pro and Pro Bowler could be a good fit for Minnesota—a move Packers fans definitely would not welcome.
Former Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander warms up before game against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field.
Former Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander warms up before game against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field.
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"My vote for landing spot for one Jaire Alexander would be the Vikings, of course" Adams said.
"We can do funniest thing ever here," Adams added. Join forces with he who you like jawing against (Justin Jefferson)."
"Go to the Vikings. So much has gone on between him and Minnesota over the years. They need a corner. I talked to Kevin O’Connell about that being the only thing I don’t love right now as far as keeping them from winning a Super Bowl. He gets a chance to play them, the Packers, twice a year. This would be perfect…I would love Jaire to stay in that division.”
After seven seasons in Green Bay, the Packers parted ways with Alexander on Monday, freeing up $16.09 million in cap space for 2025. It was a tough call, but one the team had to make. Now sitting with the third-most cap space in the league and several starters slated to hit free agency in 2026, the move gives the front office more flexibility moving forward.
Alexander was a productive cornerback when on the field last year, recording two interceptions and seven pass breakups. However, availability has become a concern—he missed 34 of Green Bay’s last 68 games and will turn 29 in October. He was also set to carry the third-largest cap hit on the team in 2025, and there was little chance Green Bay would keep such an expensive player without any real indication that he could stay healthy moving forward.
The most recent example of the Packers facing a former Pro Bowler who joined the Vikings is Aaron Jones. He averaged four yards per carry in two games against Green Bay but did not score a touchdown. If Alexander ends up with Minnesota, the Packers would face him in Week 12 and then again in the regular-season finale in Minneapolis.
Green Bay will hit the road in Week 8 for a highly anticipated Sunday night showdown against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Alexander ends up signing with Minnesota—or any other team on the Packers’ schedule—it would set the stage for yet another must-watch matchup against one of their former stars.