Alexander restructured his contract Saturday to create upward of $10 million in cap space for the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Perhaps the only newsworthy item of the restructuring is the Packers did not add additional void years onto the end of the contract. The Pro Bowl cornerback signed a four-year extension back in May of last year and the veteran is expected to be one of the team's critical pieces whenever the post Aaron Rodgers era begins.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Picks up fifth pick
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Alexander recorded four solo tackles and an interception in Sunday's 26-20 victory over the Dolphins.
The interception was Alexander's fifth of the season, which matches the five picks he recorded over his first four seasons in Green Bay and puts him behind only two other players league-wide.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Adds to interception total
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Alexander recorded seven tackles (six solo), an interception and a pass deflection in Sunday's 28-19 victory over the Bears.
Alexander now has one fewer interception in 2022 than he recorded over his first four seasons as a pro, and his 12 pass deflections are already the third-best mark of his career. He has not been as stingy in coverage as he has been in seasons past, but he has made up for it by taking the ball away more frequently than ever before.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Stays inside for practice
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Alexander (groin) only stretched with the team Thursday and did not participate in practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
The injury Alexander suffered in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers wasn't believed to be serious, but the Pro Bowl corner doesn't appear to be making progress on the practice report for Week 4. Although it makes sense to be cautious with your star corner, Alexander seems firmly questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Getting more tests on groin
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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur indicated Alexander will undergo further testing on the groin injury he suffered during Sunday's 14-12 win over the Buccaneers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
According to Pelissero, the Packers are optimistic that the star cornerback isn't dealing with a long-term injury, but the groin issue could still put his availability for the team's Week 4 matchup with the Patriots in jeopardy. If Alexander can't play, Keisean Nixon would likely replace him as a starter at the outside corner spot opposite Eric Stokes.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Suffers injury Sunday
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Alexander (groin) is questionable to return Sunday against the Buccaneers, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Alexander's absence is not good news for the Packers' secondary. He'll try to get back on the field, but as long as he's out, Rasul Douglas and Keisean Nixon will see increased snaps on defense.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Five tackles in loss
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Alexander recorded five tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Vikings.
Many people thought Alexander might shadow Minnesota's star receiver Justin Jefferson, but that simply wasn't the case Sunday. Even though Green Bay's secondary was torched by Jefferson for nine catches, 184 yards and two touchdowns, it's encouraging to see the former All-Pro cornerback played every defensive snap (62) for the Packers in Week 1. Alexander could have a good opportunity to snag his first interception of the season when Green Bays hosts the Bears and erratic Justin Fields in a Week 2 Sunday night matchup.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Active for divisional round
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Alexander is listed as active for Saturday night's divisional-round matchup against the 49ers, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Alexander will be active for the first time since returning from injured reserve ahead of Week 17. It's still unknown how much the star cornerback will be utilized in the Packers' defense after recovering from a sprained AC joint suffered in Week 8, so cornerbacks Eric Stokes and Rasul Douglas may still see significant action in this win-or-go-home matchup.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Remains out
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Alexander (shoulder) is inactive Sunday against the Lions, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Alexander was activated from IR ahead of Week 17 and spent time in COVID protocols this week, but his shoulder will still keep him out Sunday against the Lions. The hope still remains that he will return in time for the playoffs. In his absence, Eric Stokes and Rasul Douglas will still man the starting cornerback spots.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Lands on COVID list
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Alexander (undisclosed/shoulder) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday.
Alexander was already ruled out for Sunday against the Vikings due to a shoulder injury that has kept him out since Week 4. He was activated from IR on Wednesday and was able to log consecutive limited practices to close out the week. His entrance into COVID protocols could also delay a potential return in Week 18 against the Lions.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Could possibly return Week 14
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Coach Matt LaFleur said Monday the Packers are hopeful that Alexander (shoulder) can return in Week 14, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Alexander has been sidelined since early October due to an AC joint injury, but the Packers have remained optimistic that he will be able to return this season. When asked if Alexander will be available in Week 14, LaFleur said "certainly we hope so," and "we'll see where we're at on Wednesday." So, while there continues to be optimism surrounding a potential return against the Bears on Sunday Night Football, there likely won't be any official update to Alexander's status until Wednesday at the earliest.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Packers optimistic for return
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Alexander (shoulder) has an outside shot at returning this season, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
The cornerback suffered a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder versus the Steelers on Oct. 3, a potential season-ending injury, but head coach Matt LaFleur is optimistic he could return before the end of the year. Although the coach doesn't know when Alexander could be back, any return is a welcomed one for Green Bay, as Alexander has deflected 44 passes and recorded five interceptions in four seasons with the squad.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Season-ending surgery not ruled out
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Alexander, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday, could require season-ending surgery to address the sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Head coach Matt LaFleur said Saturday that Alexander will hold off on having surgery for the time being, as the Packers will instead wait and see how his shoulder heals while the star cornerback is on IR for at least the next three weeks. According to Schefter, Alexander is expected to receive opinions from multiple doctors before a decision on whether surgery is necessary is made within the next two weeks, so the Packers should gain some clarity on his status for the rest of the season before the end of the month. While the 2020 Pro Bowler is sidelined, rookie first-round pick Eric Stokes is expected to start on the perimeter opposite Kevin King, while Chandon Sullivan serves as the team's slot corner.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Officially ruled out for Week 5
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Alexander (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Alexander's absence was expected since the team is considering surgery on his shoulder, but he hadn't been officially ruled out against the Bengals until this point. The cornerback was unable to practice in any capacity this week after sustaining the injury in Week 4 against the Steelers. Alexander's next opportunity to see the field will come on the road against the rival Bears in Week 6.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: May be able to play with brace
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Alexander (shoulder) may be able to avoid a long-term absence if he is able to take the field while wearing a brace, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
The Packers reportedly fear that Alexander suffered an AC joint injury in his right shoulder during Sunday's win over the Steelers, but the team is still consulting with injury experts. It appears that the amount of time Alexander spends on the sideline will come down to a combination of pain tolerance and whether he can play with a brace without fear of worsening his injury. Rookie first-round pick Eric Stokes will stand to take on an even more key role in Green Bay's defense if Alexander does ultimately miss time.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Alexander left Sunday's game against the Steelers with a shoulder injury and is questionable to return.
Alexander went to the medical tent to get checked out before heading to the locker room on a cart, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. Chandon Sullivan should take over at corner in the meantime.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Picks off first pass of season
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Alexander recorded five tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 30-28 victory over the 49ers.
Alexander gave up more receptions in Sunday's game than he usually does, but he also picked off his first pass of the season. Alexander has intercepted just two passes since the start of the 2020 campaign, but that's mainly because teams usually avoid throwing in his direction.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Staying in Green Bay through 2022
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The Packers exercised the fifth-year option on Alexander's rookie contract Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
This was a no-brainer decision for a player who already has developed into an All-Pro talent and recorded 41 defensed passes through three seasons. Alexander now is locked in with the Packers through the 2022 campaign, when he'll earn $13.3 million.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Cleared for Week 12
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Alexander (knee/hand) won't carry an injury tag into Sunday's game versus the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Alexander logged a trio of limited practices this week and has been given the green light for Week 12. The third-year corner out of Louisville has given up just 247 yards and one touchdown in coverage this season. He'll likely draw a difficult task in shadow coverage against Allen Robinson, who will be catching the ball from Mitchell Trubisky this week.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Green light for Week 11
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Alexander (concussion/hand) has been cleared for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
After practicing without limitations for a second straight day, Alexander has officially cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol and will return to his starting cornerback position Sunday. The 2018 first-round pick is enjoying a breakout season as a lockdown cornerback, as he's given up just 176 receiving yards and one touchdown through eight games of handling opponents' best receivers.
