Green Bay is placing Alexander (knee) on injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Alexander underwent a knee scope early this week, so it's no surprise that he's being moved to IR. Per Rapoport, the veteran cornerback will be eligible to rejoin the Packers if they make the Super Bowl, though it's unclear if he'll be fully recovered by that point. Alexander played in just seven regular-season games for the second consecutive campaign, and he's participated in that number of contests or fewer three of the past four regular seasons. He'll finish 2024 with 16 tackles (15 solo) and seven pass defenses, including two interceptions -- one of which was a pick-six.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Undergoes surgery Tuesday
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Alexander underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery Tuesday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Alexander hasn't played since Week 11, and he ultimately elected to have surgery to reduce the pain and swelling in his knee. Schefter notes that the star cornerback could be able to return for the Super Bowl if Green Bay advances that far. Expect the Packers to place Alexander on injured reserve prior to Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Bears. Carrington Valentine will likely continue to work in a starting role at cornerback while Alexander is sidelined.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Needs knee surgery
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Alexander will soon undergo knee surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the season, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
The Packers' top cornerback has now played just 14 of a possible 34 regular-season games over the past two years, as he's been held back by injuries to his back, shoulder, groin and knee. His most recent appearance came in Week 11, and he's played just 10 snaps on defense since Week 8. The Packers have mostly played well on defense this season, but their subpar cornerback group could be a problematic in the postseason.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Won't return in Week 17
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Alexander (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
The 27-year-old cornerback downgraded to a DNP at Friday's practice and is now in line to miss his sixth consecutive game Sunday due to a knee injury sustained in the Week 8 win over the Jaguars. Alexander has struggled to stay healthy over the past two seasons, appearing in just 14 of Green Bay's 33 regular-season games up to this point. With Alexander sidelined in Week 17, expect Carrington Valentine to serve as one of the Packers' top outside cornerbacks.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Alexander (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Alexander was unable to play against the Saints in Week 16 despite logging full practices all week. His limited practice Thursday hints that the veteran corner may have suffered a setback in his recovery, but head coach Matt LaFleur did not comment on Alexander's rehab. Alexander's practice participation Friday will provide clarity on his chances of playing in Sunday's NFC North clash against the Vikings.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Listed as full participant
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Alexander (knee) was estimated as a full participant in Green Bay's practice report Wednesday.
Alexander has missed the team's past five games as he's been battling a knee injury, but he appears to be nearing his return. The 27-year-old will likely be good to go for Sunday's matchup versus the Vikings where he will look to help slow down Justin Jefferson and the rest of the team's high-powered offense.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Questionable for MNF
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Alexander (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against New Orleans.
Alexander has been battling a PCL injury that's kept him sidelined for each of the last four weeks. The 27-year-old participated in full for three straight days during Week 16 prep, though he's clearly still not fully healthy. Should Alexander end up sitting out for the fifth game in a row, then Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine and Eric Stokes would likely slot in as the Packers' top three cornerbacks.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Appears past knee injury
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Alexander (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Alexander has missed the Packers' last four games due to a PCL injury in his knee that he suffered against the Bears in Week 11. He was able to log full practices last week, and while he didn't play against the Seahawks this past Sunday, he is on track to play against the Saints on Monday.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Missing more time
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Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Friday that Alexander (knee) won't play in Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Alexander practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday; however, LaFleur told reporters Friday that he didn't feel the All-Pro corner was ready to return based off what he observed at practice throughout the week. The Louisville product is now set to miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday, with Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine expected to serve as Green Bay's top outside cornerback duo until Alexander recovers from his PCL injury.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Full go for Wednesday
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Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that Alexander (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, per Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site.
Alexander has missed four of the Packers' last five games after sustaining a partially torn PCL in a Week 8 win over the Jaguars. He practiced in full Wednesday for the first time since sustaining the injury, suggesting that the All-Pro will return for the Packers' Week 15 matchup against the Seahawks. Alexander is now expected to start opposite Keisean Nixon as part of Green Bay's top outside cornerback duo Sunday night.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Won't return for Week 14
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Alexander (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Lions, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Alexander appeared to be on track to play in Thursday night's divisional matchup after opening the Packers' week of practice with consecutive estimated limited sessions. However, he downgraded to no participation Wednesday, suggesting that his knee injury remains too significant for him to play in Week 14. The Packers are expected to continue starting Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine as their top outside cornerbacks until Alexander recovers from his knee issue.
Alexander (knee) was a limited participant in Monday's practice.
Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reported earlier Monday that Alexander was practicing, but the Packers' injury report clarified that it was a limited session. The All-Pro cornerback has missed three of Green Bay's last four games due to a partial tear in his PCL; however, Monday's limited session suggests he has a shot at returning for the Week 14 divisional matchup against the Lions.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Won't play in Week 13
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Alexander (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Dolphins, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Alexander is now in line to miss his fifth game of the season after sustaining a knee injury in the Packers' Week 8 win over the Jaguars. Green Bay's secondary could struggle without Alexander, especially against a Dolphins offense averaging 255.4 passing yards and 2.2 passing touchdowns per game since Tua Tagovailoa returned from injury in Week 8. The Packers are expected to start Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine as their top outside corners in Thursday night's contest.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Estimated as DNP
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Alexander (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
The Packers' All-Pro cornerback is dealing with a tear in his PCL that's sidelined him for two of the team's last three games, and Monday's estimated DNP is likely an indication that he'll miss further time. If Alexander is unable to practice in at least a limited capacity either Tuesday or Wednesday, he'll likely be held out of the Packers' Week 13 matchup against the Dolphins on Thanksgiving.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Could miss time due to PCL injury
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Alexander said Thursday that he's dealing with a "tear on my PCL" and may miss some time, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Alexander initially suffered the injury in the waning moments of the Packers' Week 8 win at Jacksonville, which sidelined him Week 9 against the Lions. Following a Week 10 bye, he was active this past Sunday in Chicago but lasted just 10 snaps on defense before aggravating the knee in question. With no clear timetable for a return to action, Alexander may miss his fourth game of the campaign Sunday versus the 49ers, which would allow Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine to start at cornerback for Green Bay.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Leaves game with knee injury
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Alexander (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears.
Alexander came into Sunday's game nursing a knee injury, and it appears he aggravated the issue. If he's unable to return, Eric Stokes will likely take over at corner opposite starter Keisean Nixon.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Will play vs. Chicago
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Alexander (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Alexander was unable to play against the Lions in Week 9 due to a knee injury. However, with the Packers on a bye in Week 10, Alexander took advantage of the additional rest and returned to practice this week on a limited basis. That appears to be good enough for the 2018 first-round pick to suit up for Sunday's NFC North clash.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Limited Wednesday
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Alexander (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Alexander has been sidelined since sustaining a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Packers' Week 8 win over the Jaguars. However, Wednesday's limited session suggests he could be nearing a return to the field. Alexander's participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bears.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Won't face Detroit
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Alexander (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Alexander injured his knee in the fourth quarter of last week's win over the Jaguars and missed practice all week. Eric Stokes and Corey Ballentine should see increased snaps at cornerback against Detroit.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Questionable for Sunday
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Alexander (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Alexander was unable to practice all week after sustaining a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Packers' Week 8 win over the Jaguars. However, Friday's injury report indicates that the veteran corner still has a chance to suit up in Week 9. If Alexander is sidelined Sunday, Eric Stokes and Corey Ballentine (ankle) could see increased work with the Packers' first-team defense.
