UPDATE: Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed the Packers have released Jaire Alexander. Gutekunst released the following statement on the former first round pick:
In his seven seasons with the Packers, Jaire established himself as one of the premier players in the NFL at one of the game’s most challenging positions,” said Gutekunst. “His contributions to our organization were felt on the field, in the locker room and in our community, and he will be missed. We appreciate all he gave and we wish him all the best moving forward.
Alexander was Gutekunst's first ever draft selection in 2018.
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The Packers are releasing cornerback Jaire Alexander.
According to Ian Rapoport, a national insider for NFL Network, the team and Alexander agreed to explore a potential trade, as well as a restructured contract, but decided to part ways in the end.
The #Packers and Jaire Alexander agreed to explore a potential trade this spring, while a restructured contract was also discussed. In the end, Green Bay and Alexander move on with a clean break. https://t.co/YeFHktkDQY
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 9, 2025
The seven-year-pro was due $17.5M in 2025, according to Over The Cap.
The Packers drafted Alexander, 28, in the first round in 2018.
Alexander has dealt with multiple injuries in recent years. Over the last four seasons, he has played in 34 of Green Bay's last 67 regular season games.
Alexander has recorded 287 total tackles and 12 interceptions throughout his seven-year career in Green Bay.
