Packers' Jaire Alexander: Limited appearances in 2023
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Alexander recorded 27 tackles (23 solo), a forced fumble and five pass deflections over seven games in the 2023 regular season.
It was a peculiar season for Alexander, who missed nine games with injury and another due to a team-imposed suspension, but he was out there during the playoffs, and his presence was key for Green Bay's defense. A healthy Alexander -- the league's highest-paid cornerback -- would go a long way toward the Packers being more effective on the defensive side of the ball in 2024.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Logs DNP on Wednesday
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Alexander (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Alexander injured his ankle in a walk-through prior to Sunday's 48-32 wild-card round win over Dallas, then aggravated the injury during the game, though he made an impact before his exit with an interception. Coach Matt LaFleur was hopeful that Alexander would be able to practice Thursday, and a return at that point would put Alexander on track to suit up Saturday in the divisional round against the 49ers.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Will play Sunday
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Alexander (ankle) is active Sunday against the Cowboys.
Alexander logged back-to-back DNPs after starting the practice week with a limited session. The All-Pro corner's ability to take the field for the wild-card matchup with Dallas is of course good news for the defense. The 26-year-old will likely be key in the Packers' attempts to contain CeeDee Lamb and the Cowboys' passing attack Sunday.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Misses Thursday's practice
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Alexander (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
According to head coach Matt LeFleur, Alexander sustained this ankle injury in a "freak" accident in Wednesday's walkthrough, rolling his ankle by stepping on someone else's foot, per Hodkiewicz. LeFleur added that Alexander is doing everything in his power to play in Sunday's wild-card game against the Cowboys, and the cornerback is being viewed as day-to-day for the time being. Alexander has struggled to stay on the field this season, appearing in just seven games due to back and shoulder injuries while also missing the Week 17 win over the Vikings due to a team-imposed suspension.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Deemed limited to begin week
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Alexander (shoulder/ankle) was estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough.
Alexander returned from a one-game suspension to play all 46 of Green Bay's defensive snaps Week 18 against Chicago. He's been dealing with a shoulder issue since early November and missed six games because of it, though it's not certain that his current injury is related. Assuming Alexander is able to suit up in Sunday's wild-card contest versus the Cowboys, his presence will be key in trying to slow down CeeDee Lamb and Dallas' pass attack.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Returning Sunday
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Alexander (shoulder) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
The All-Pro cornerback will return to the field in his hometown of Charlotte in Week 16 after missing the Packers' last six games. Alexander will start alongside Eric Stokes in Green Bay's secondary, and the two will look to cause problems for a Panthers offense that has scored less than 21 points in eight straight games.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Starts Week 16 with limited session
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Alexander (shoulder) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.
Alexander has missed the Packers' past six games due to a shoulder injury, though the team has elected not to place him on IR. The two-time All-Pro cornerback has been limited for 15 straight practices dating back to Week 11 prep, so Green Bay appears to be exercising both caution and patience with his return. Alexander may need to return to a full practice session before the Packers feel comfortable having him suit up on gameday.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Questionable versus Tampa Bay
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Alexander (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Alexander was a limited participant in all three practices this week. He missed his fifth game in a row for the Packers' Week 14 game against the Giants despite being limited all that week as well, so it's uncertain whether he'll make his return Sunday.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Won't play Week 14
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Alexander (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Giants.
The two-time All-Pro cornerback has already missed the Packers' last four games with the shoulder injury and was listed as questionable heading into Monday, but he'll ultimately remain on the sideline. Alexander did take part in practices during Week 14, but only as a limited participant. HIs continued absence should enable Corey Ballentine, Carrington Valentine and Keisean Nixon to once again serve as Green Bay's top three cornerbacks.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Estimated as limited
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Alexander (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report.
Alexander was also listed as limited Monday, so that makes it back-to-back days. He missed Sunday's win over the Chargers, but it remains to be seen if he will be ready for the Lions on a short week. Corey Ballentine would be the likely candidate to fill in at cornerback if Alexander is unable to give it a go.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: No go for Week 11
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Alexander (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Chargers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official website reports.
Alexander was initially expected to suit up Sunday, but he'll now be forced to sit out a second straight game while nursing a shoulder injury. Corey Ballentine will draw another start in Green Bay's secondary in Alexander's place.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Should suit up Sunday
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Alexander (shoulder) is expected to play Sunday against the Chargers, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Alexander's ability to return after a one-game absence would be good news for the Packers' secondary. The star corner has played only five times this season while also dealing with a back injury earlier this year. However, his status won't be officially known until Green Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes before the 1pm ET kickoff.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Back at practice
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Alexander (shoulder) participated in practice Thursday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Alexander missed the team's Week 10 loss to the Steelers and was unable to practice Wednesday, so this is a step in the right direction for him. However, it's not clear whether he was limited during Thursday's session or if he was able to participate in full.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Sitting out of Wednesday's practice
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Alexander (undisclosed) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated reports.
Alexander played all of Green Bay's defensive snaps during Week 9 versus the Rams, so it's not clear whether he's still dealing with the back issue that limited him at practice last week or if he's now tending to something new. The Packers' official injury reports this week will provide more information.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Good to go Week 9
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Alexander (back) is not listed with a game status ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.
Alexander has been dealing with a lingering back injury that left him sidelined Week 7 against Denver. He then played every defensive snap during the Week 8 loss to Minnesota, and while he was still limited in three straight practices from Wednesday to Friday, the 26-year-old will still be ready to suit up for the second game in a row. Over four games this season, Alexander has tallied 15 tackles and two passes defended.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Returns to practice
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Alexander (back) was a limited participant at the Packers' practice Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Alexander was forced to miss Green Bay's 19-17 loss to Denver in Week 7 after aggravating his back injury that he suffered earlier in the season, so his ability to practice in any capacity to open the week is a positive sign. With both Eric Stokes (hamstring) and Darnell Savage (calf) being placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Alexander's potential return to the field for Week 8 against Minnesota would be a very impactful one for the Packers' secondary. The cornerback will likely need to log a full practice in the next two days in order to go into the weekend without an injury designation.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Limited at Thursday's practice
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Alexander (back) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Alexander has already missed two games this season due to a back injury, and it appears the same issue has cropped back up ahead of Week 7. He'll probably carry an injury designation into the weekend unless he can manage a full practice Friday.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Dealing with back issue
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Alexander (back) is expected to be added to the Packers' injury report Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
The highest-paid cornerback in football has already missed two games with a back injury this year, and he may have re-aggravated it Thursday. When head coach Matt LeFleur was asked if Alexander was able to finish Thursday's practice, he told reporters that "he [Alexander] was limited," per Demovsky. Through three games this season, Alexander has allowed 93 yards on seven completions in primary coverage while also recording two pass deflections.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Questionable for Monday
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Alexander (back) is listed as questionable for the Packers' Week 5 Monday Night Game versus Las Vegas, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Alexander hasn't played since Week 2 against Atlanta, though he was able to log a pair of limited practice sessions to begin this week. That gives him a chance to return Monday, with Packers head coach Matt LaFleur saying the team will wait until Monday night before making a decision about the cornerback's ability to take the field, per Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Should Alexander ultimately be unable to suit up, Carrington Valentine would likely see additional work again.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Practices Thursday
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Alexander (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
The cornerback has missed Green Bay's last two games. Alexander was a limited participant in practice last week as well before missing a Thursday night game against the Lions. With more than a full week to prepare, he should have a better chance to play Monday versus the Raiders.
