Eagles' Jaire Alexander: Placed on reserve/retired list
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The Eagles placed Alexander (undisclosed) on the reserve/retired list Wednesday.
Alexander announced his intention to step away from football Tuesday, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. The 28-year-old will focus on getting right physically and mentally, leaving the door open for a potential return to the NFL somewhere down the line.
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Eagles' Jaire Alexander: Steps away from football
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The Eagles placed Alexander (undisclosed) on the reserve/retired list Wednesday.
Alexander was acquired by Philadelphia from Baltimore in early November, but the 28-year-old corner informed the Eagles on Tuesday that he's stepping away and considering retirement, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Alexander has elected to step aside to "focus on getting right physically and mentally," which leaves the door open for the 2018 first-rounder to return to the NFL if he's ready to do so. The move corresponds with the Eagles activating fellow corner Jakorian Bennett (pectoral) from injured reserve.
Alexander (knee) informed the Eagles on Tuesday that he's stepping away from the team, and the 28-year-old is contemplating retirement, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
Things haven't gone as hoped for Alexander this season; he's been managing recovery from the knee surgery he underwent in January and played in just two games for Baltimore after the team signed him in June. Despite being a healthy scratch in his final two weeks as a Raven, Alexander's outlook seemed to be brightening when he was traded to the Eagles on Nov. 1, but he didn't end up playing in either of Philadelphia's next two contests as the team looked to get him acclimated to its system. Alexander is now taking time away from the Eagles to "focus on getting right physically and mentally," and Russini's source suggests he may decide to retire. Alexander made the All-Pro Second Team in both 2020 and 2022 but has had trouble staying healthy in recent campaigns, logging just 14 regular-season appearances across 2023 and 2024 combined.
Alexander (knee/coach's decision) will not travel with the team for Monday night's matchup with the Packers and will be considered inactive.
Alexander was a healthy scratch for his last two games with the Ravens before being traded to the Eagles, so his absence is likely more a coach's decision than a knee issue. The Eagles want to get him "acclimated to their defensive system" and "up to speed on his knee maintenance," per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. For now, his absence should leave Adoree' Jackson and Kelee Ringo as Philly's options on the outside opposite Quinyon Mitchell.
Alexander was traded from the Ravens to the Eagles in exchange for a late-round pick swap Saturday.
Alexander had a minimal role in Baltimore after signing with the team this offseason, as he was a healthy scratch for the last two games. Per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, Alexander has worked hard behind the scenes and is ready to contribute, something he may have the chance to do more of with the Eagles.
