Packers Reportedly Frustrated with CB Jaire Alexander
There is growing speculation that the Green Bay Packers may move on from cornerback Jaire Alexander this offseason. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, who covers the team, Green Bay’s approach to 2025 free agency includes major decisions regarding Alexander’s future.
Alexander is set to earn $17.5 million in cash for the 2025 season. However, given that he has played seven or fewer games in three of the last four years, the Packers may not be willing to keep him at that price. Despite his injury history, he has been a Pro Bowler and All-Pro in the seasons where he played at least half the games, suggesting there could still be a compromise to retain him. However, releasing him would leave Green Bay with a $19.1 million dead cap hit.
Demovsky noted that multiple sources within the organization have voiced their frustration with Alexander’s inability to stay on the field and his reluctance to play through injuries. This has led to speculation that he may never play another game for the team.
Further evidence of this tension came during the Packers’ locker room cleanout day. Cornerback Keisean Nixon stated that he could not continue returning kicks if he wanted to be the team’s top cornerback. On the same day, Alexander refused to speak in detail, simply saying he had nothing positive to share and wasn’t sure if he’d be with the team next season. These statements suggest that both players were aware of the Packers’ stance on their cornerback situation.
If the Packers release Alexander, they would save less than $6 million in 2025 due to his significant dead cap charge. A recent ESPN report ranked his potential release among the top 20 most expensive cap hits in NFL history.
The team could designate Alexander as a post-June 1 cut, which would provide more cap space in the summer and fall of 2025 but push additional dead money into 2026. However, the Packers may opt to absorb the financial hit in 2025 to clear their books for the following season.
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