Aaron's Cornerback Jaire Alexander emphasizes 'enduring connections' following Green Bay departure
Jaire Alexander Moves to Baltimore Ravens Amid Injury Concerns
After seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers, cornerback Jaire Alexander has joined the Baltimore Ravens. The move comes following a series of knee injuries that significantly impacted his playing time in recent years, leading to the Packers' decision to release him in June 2025.
Alexander, a former first-round pick, signed a lucrative four-year, $84 million extension in 2022 when he was at the peak of his career. However, ongoing injuries raised concerns about his ability to remain on the field consistently, causing the Packers to weigh contract risk against his limited availability.
In 2024, Alexander underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery and missed the Packers' final eight games of the season, including the playoffs. Despite being cleared to return ahead of the 2025 season, his availability remained a major concern, leading to the Packers' decision to release him.
The Ravens, however, saw potential in Alexander and signed him to a one-year, $6 million deal. This figure reflects league-wide concerns over his durability, a stark contrast to his previous contract with the Packers.
Upon joining the Ravens, Alexander reunited with his former Louisville teammate and NFL MVP Lamar Jackson. Although he expressed no hard feelings towards Green Bay, Alexander perceives the culture in Baltimore as different from Green Bay.
During his time with the Packers, Alexander registered 287 tackles, 70 passes defended, and 12 interceptions over 78 career games. His contributions were felt not only on the field but also in the locker room and the community. The Packers' general manager, Brian Gutekunst, expressed that Alexander will be missed after his release.
As the Ravens opened training camp, Alexander was still managing knee issues, such as requiring fluid drainage. Despite this, he participated in practice with an opportunity to start, contingent on his health. Alexander has a strong focus on every game, and Baltimore's Week 17 game at Lambeau Field this season will be no exception.
The contract dispute between Alexander and the Packers was due to Alexander wanting guarantees, which the Packers were hesitant to provide due to injury concerns. Nine days after his release by the Packers, Alexander signed with the Ravens, focusing on moving forward and excelling with his new team.
The Packers organization appreciates all that Alexander gave during his time with the team and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.
- The recent shift in American football sees Jaire Alexander joining the Baltimore Ravens after seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers, marking a significant change in his career.
- In the wake of various knee injuries, the Packers' decision to release Alexander in June 2025 raised doubts within the sports community about his durability.
- Although he signed a lucrative contract extension worth $84 million in 2022, ongoing injury issues led to concerns about Alexander's ability to stay on the field consistently in the NFL.
- Remaining optimistic about his career, Alexander reunites with his former Louisville teammate, Lamar Jackson, in Baltimore, aiming to restart his professional journey in the league.
- On the sports news front, the media is closely monitoring Alexander's progression this season, particularly given his previous injury history and the crucial Week 17 game at Lambeau Field against his former team, the Packers.
