The Green Bay Packers are coming off a season in which they were eliminated by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. In the NFL Draft, the Packers selected wide receiver Matthew Golden in the first round, adding another offensive weapon alongside Romeo Doubs. Head coach Matt LaFleur is looking to build on last season’s progress.
The biggest question mark of the offseason lies on the defensive side of the ball—specifically at the cornerback position—as Jaire Alexander and the Packers continue working toward a contract resolution. While there was speculation Alexander could be traded, he remained on the roster through the draft, and the Packers did not select a cornerback.
One trade scenario has Alexander heading to the Dolphins as a potential replacement for Jalen Ramsey, who is also on the trade block. Alexander is a high-level talent when healthy, but his injury history over the past few seasons has raised concerns. At this point, a trade seems less likely than a restructured deal to keep him in Green Bay.
“The question, to me, comes down to money,” Breer wrote. “He’s due $17.5 million this year. And, because of his recent injury history, that’s shown to be a bit rich for interested teams. Alexander, meanwhile, would rather be cut so he can pick his destination... I would think, at this point, the most likely scenario is that he’s back on a reduced contract,” Albert Breer wrote.
It appears the Packers are seeking a team-friendly deal that also gives Alexander upside if he can stay healthy.
“On the contract front, the Packers could want a revised deal that allows Alexander -- who has missed at least 10 games in three of the last four seasons -- to earn his full salary if he's healthy and available in 2025 but protects the team in case the injuries continue,” Zach Kruse wrote.
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If both sides can agree, this could be an ideal solution. The Packers would mitigate risk, while Alexander could still earn his full value—if he can stay on the field.