The Green Bay Packers are preparing to make some tough roster decisions this offseason. Last year, they faced a similar challenge when they signed running back Josh Jacobs and parted ways with fan-favorite Aaron Jones.
This offseason, general manager Brian Gutekunst will have several important decisions to make. One player who could be playing for a different team next season is cornerback Jaire Alexander. The Packers must determine the best course of action for both sides moving forward.
Writer Brian Sampson Thinks That Green Bay Packers Cornerback Jaire Alexander Will Not Be Back Next Season
There’s likely a reason Jaire Alexander didn’t address the media when the Packers cleaned out their lockers following their wild-card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles—his future with the team remains uncertain heading into 2025.
Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express believes Alexander is among four players from the 2024 roster who won’t return next season. He wrote:
“At this point, it feels more like a when rather than an if the Packers move on from Jaire Alexander. The real question is: How do they do it?
Green Bay has multiple options.
If they release him outright, they would save nearly $7 million against the cap in 2025, which isn’t insignificant. However, the real benefit comes in 2026 when they would completely remove his massive $27.4 million cap hit.
A trade would be an even better outcome, allowing them to gain assets instead of simply cutting ties for cap relief.
Talent-wise, Alexander remains a valuable player.
When healthy, he is one of the NFL’s top man-to-man cornerbacks, capable of locking down elite receivers and shutting off entire areas of the field.
The issue is his availability. He has played in seven games or fewer in three of the past four seasons, which is no longer a small sample size but a concerning pattern.”
If the Packers decide to trade Alexander, there will undoubtedly be interest from other teams. It remains to be seen what kind of draft capital Green Bay could get in return.
Alexander finished last season with 16 tackles, one fumble recovery, two interceptions, a touchdown, and seven pass deflections. A first-round pick out of Louisville in 2018, he has spent his entire career with the Packers.
Release Him Potentially
If the Packers were to release Alexander rather than trade him, it would suggest either they didn’t explore trade options or the market didn’t meet their expectations. At 28 years old, Alexander could still be a valuable asset for another team—provided he stays healthy.
At this point, a separation seems to be the best move for both the Packers and Alexander. Given his extended absences over the past two seasons, a fresh start may be beneficial for both sides this offseason.
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