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.
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Eagles' Jaire Alexander: Won't play Monday night
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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.
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Eagles' Jaire Alexander: Dealt to Philly
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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.
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Ravens' Jaire Alexander: Won't play against Detroit
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Alexander (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Lions.
Alexander did not feature on the Ravens' injury report this past week, which means the veteran corner will be a healthy scratch for a second consecutive game. T.J. Tampa and Keyon Martin will serve as the Ravens' backup corners behind Chidobe Awuzie and Nate Wiggins in Monday's interconference showdown. Alexander's next chance to play is Week 4 against the Chiefs on Sunday.
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Ravens' Jaire Alexander: Practices fully Thursday
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Alexander (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Alexander was limited Wednesday due to a lingering knee injury but practiced without limitations Thursday. The veteran cornerback's injury will likely continue to cut into his practice reps at times, but it doesn't seem to be threatening his availability for games. Alexander will likely continue to play a rotational cornerback role in Week 2 against the Browns.
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Ravens' Jaire Alexander: Limited to open week
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Alexander (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Despite a lingering knee issue, Alexander was able to suit up for the Ravens' Week 1 loss against the Bills this past Sunday, when he finished with three tackles (two solo) while playing 33 of 85 defensive snaps. He'll likely remain limited in practices to manage the injury, and there's no indication that he will miss the Ravens' Week 2 AFC North clash against the Browns on Sunday, barring a setback. Even so, Alexander could be deployed on a part-time basis early in the season, which means Chidobe Awuzie -- who played 67 defensive snaps Week 1 -- should continue to see additional work at outside corner opposite Nate Wiggins.
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Ravens' Jaire Alexander: Upgrades to full participation
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Alexander (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Banner reports.
Alexander was sidelined by a knee injury from Aug. 9 until Wednesday, when he practiced in a limited capacity. It's a great sign for the veteran cornerback that he managed to shed those limitations the next day. Alexander's poised to make his Ravens debut in primetime against the Bills on SNF.
Alexander (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Alexander missed close to a month of practice and the entirety of the preseason this summer, but his return to the field Wednesday would seem to give him a shot to suit up Sunday night versus Buffalo.
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Ravens' Jaire Alexander: Back at practice
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Alexander (knee) returned to practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
The official injury report has yet to come out, but Hensley stated Alexander will likely be listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's session. This is the first time the veteran corner has practiced since Aug. 9, which is a good sign for his potential availability in Baltimore's Week 1 contest against the Bills. However, if Alexander is still unable to go Sunday, T.J. Tampa will likely step in and start opposite Nate Wiggins.
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Ravens' Jaire Alexander: Not yet practicing
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Alexander (knee) isn't practicing Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Alexander has been held out of practice since Aug. 9 due to a knee issue. Head coach John Harbaugh said last week that the veteran cornerback is "pushing" to be ready for Week 1, but that's far from a certainty. If Alexander is unable to suit up Sunday against the Bills, T.J. Tampa, Chidobe Awuzie or Marlon Humphrey could draw a start in his stead.
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Ravens' Jaire Alexander: Could be ready for Week 1
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Head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Alexander (knee) is "pushing" towards returning to practice ahead of the Ravens' Week 1 game against the Bills on Sunday, Sept. 7, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Alexander's practice participation during training camp has been limited due to a knee issue from the 2024 regular season, when he played with the Packers. It wouldn't be surprising to see Alexander continue to sit out of practices throughout the regular season given his injury history over the past two years, but participating in a limited capacity should be enough for him to play on a week-to-week basis. If Alexander's defensive snap count is also limited, that would open the door for T.J. Tampa, Chidobe Awuzie and Marlon Humphrey to get more looks at outside corner opposite Nate Wiggins.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Could remain in Green Bay
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Alexander (knee) could still play for the Packers in 2025, though a trade or release also remain possible outcomes, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Alexander is participating in Green Bay's voluntary offseason program, and the team's only addition at cornerback in the 2025 NFL Draft was Michigan's Micah Robinson, taken in the seventh round. Following the draft, however, general manager Brian Gutekunst said there were "no updates" on Alexander's status, per Demovsky. The two-time Pro Bowler has been limited the last two seasons due to injuries and is currently working his way back from surgery to address a right PCL tear, and he has two years remaining on his current contract. While all options remain on the table, a reconciliation between both sides might be the best outcome for Green Bay based on the team's current roster.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Participating in offseason program
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Alexander (knee) participated in the Packers' virtual offseason program this past week, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.
There were discussions within the Packers' organization during the offseason about trading Alexander, but the two-time Pro Bowl corner is still on Green Bay's roster following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager Brian Gutekunst told reporters Saturday that Alexander "[is] still on our roster right now...we'll figure that out as we go along." Injuries have limited Alexander to 14 regular-season games over the past two years, and he's currently working through a knee injury that caused him to miss the Packers' final eight games of 2024 (including playoffs) and required surgery in late December.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Candidate to be traded
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The Packers have had conversations about trading Alexander (knee) this offseason, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Alexander is one of the league's premier cornerbacks when healthy, but injuries have limited him to just 14 regular-season games and two postseason appearances over the past two years. The two-time Pro Bowler is currently working his way back from a knee procedure he underwent in early January. Alexander has two years remaining on his contract, but since he carries cap hits north of $25 million in both seasons, any team interested in trading for the 28-year-old would likely be motivated to restructure his deal.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Landing on IR
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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: 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.
