Packers’ Bold Gamble: Trading or Releasing Jaire Alexander?
Alright, let’s talk about something big brewing in Green Bay. If you’ve been following the Packers this offseason, you already know things have been tense—but now it's hitting a whole new level. Word is out that the Packers could be making a last-ditch effort to trade their star cornerback, Jaire Alexander, and honestly, this feels like a major turning point for the franchise.
So here’s the deal. The Packers have reportedly let it slip early this Monday that they plan to release Alexander. Now, that kind of leak isn’t just a random act—it’s a strategic move. By putting that info out there, the team is basically waving a flag to the rest of the league saying, “Hey, if you want this guy, call us now before he hits free agency.” And trust me, that phone might be ringing already.
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Jaire Alexander is no scrub. He’s a two-time Pro Bowler, a former first-round pick, and when healthy, easily one of the top corners in the game. But there’s the catch—health. He’s missed a ton of games over the last two seasons. Only 14 appearances in that stretch, plus a one-game suspension from the team last year. For a guy making $21 million a year, that's a huge red flag.
Green Bay did try to work something out. They reportedly offered him a restructured deal, trying to get some cap relief while keeping their defensive core intact. But it didn’t pan out. So now, with the clock ticking until 4 p.m. ET today, they’re exploring all trade possibilities. If no deal gets done, he’s out. Simple as that.
And let’s be honest—the Packers don’t want him landing with a division rival like the Vikings, Lions, or Bears. That’s another reason they’re scrambling to move him now instead of cutting him outright. But it’s tricky. Any team thinking of trading for Alexander also has to take on his contract—$16.15 million this year and $18.15 million next. That’s a lot for a player coming off multiple injuries. And even without a no-trade clause, if Jaire doesn’t want to be there, a new team might hesitate.
What’s crazy is this is Gutekunst’s first-ever draft pick as GM. That’s personal. But sometimes, business trumps sentiment. Alexander had the third-highest cap hit on the team behind Jordan Love and Rashan Gary. Cutting him clears over $17 million in space. That’s huge.
So here we are—either a last-minute trade miracle happens, or one of the Packers’ cornerstone defenders walks out the door. It’s a dramatic moment in Green Bay, and whatever happens next could shake up the entire NFC North.
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