Packers Make Huge Jaire Alexander Decision After 2025 NFL Draft

   

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The Green Bay Packers made some splash moves in the 2025 NFL Draft.  Of course, everyone is talking about the first wide receiver Green Bay has picked in the first round since 2002.  However, going offense on their first three picks in the draft (two wide receivers) proved that the front office is ready to see fireworks on offense.

Breaking: Packers Make Huge Jaire Alexander Decision After 2025 NFL Draft

Sep 22, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) scores a touchdown on an interception thrown by Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) scores a touchdown on an interception thrown by Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

While Green Bay doesn’t expect to add more help at the position, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Alexander is still on the way out:

“A source familiar with the dealings between the Packers and Alexander said the Packers still were in the market to trade him and were waiting to see if a team might have interest after the draft,” Silverstein wrote.

“There is no plan for the Packers to bring Alexander back after deciding in February they were moving on and then shopping him to teams.”

Nate Hobbs was signed in free agency, but he is the only move the Packers have made at cornerback. Moving on from Alexander would create a major question mark in the secondary.

Over the last two years, Alexander has been unable to stay on the field. He has played in just seven games in each of the last two seasons.

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Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander breaks up a pass intended for Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones during their game on Dec. 9, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
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During the 2024 campaign, the 28-year-old cornerback showed he can still play at a high level. In just seven games, Alexander racked up 16 tackles, a fumble recovery, two interceptions, a defensive touchdown, and seven defended passes.

In the times he’s healthy, he is still one of the most talented cornerbacks in the NFL. Green Bay simply seems to have run of patience.

Here is a look at Alexander’s stats:

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck Sfty PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR
2018 GB 13 11 66 61 5 0.5 0 11 1 27 27.0 27 0 0 2
2019 GB 16 16 58 50 8 0.0 0 17 2 37 18.5 37 0 1 1
2020 GB 15 15 51 40 11 1.0 1 13 1 −4 −4.0 −4 0 1 0
2021 GB 4 4 13 9 4 0.0 0 3 1 30 30.0 30 0 0 0
2022 GB 16 16 56 43 13 0.0 0 14 5 59 11.8 29 0 0 0
2023 GB 7 7 27 23 4 0.0 0 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
2024 GB 7 7 16 15 1 0.0 0 7 2 52 26.0 35 1 0 1
Career 78 76 287 241 46 1.5 1 70 12 201 16.8 37 1 3 4
Source: pro-football-reference.com
Oct 13, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA;  Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) celebrates following the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) celebrates following the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images