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Reports Packers to release CB Jaire Alexander

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The Green Bay Packers have told cornerback Jaire Alexander that he will be released multiple outlets reported Monday Alexander 28 skipped the inperson voluntary workouts this offseason but was expected to be at the mandatory minicamp which opens Tuesday A contentious relationship between the two parties continued this offseason with the Packers seeking to restructure his contract amid frustration over his lack of availability Alexander appeared in just 14 games over the past two seasons combined Last season he didnt play in a game after Week 11 contending he was injured though he did participate in some practices In 2023 it was shoulder and knee injuries along with a onegame team suspension that limited his availability The team has tried to trade him this offseason but to no avail We invested a lot in Jaire and want to make sure if hes not gonna be on our football team helping us win games that we get something back for that investment Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst said earlier this offseason So well see where it goes but again working with Alexanders agent weekly and trying to figure out whats best for both Jaire and the Packers The team selected Alexander in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft He has two years left on the fouryear extension he signed in 2022 with a base salary of 1615 million in 2025 and 1815 million in 2026 A postJune 1 release will cost the Packers more than 75 million in dead money but with around 171 million in cap savings according to Over The Cap Alexander was a secondteam AllPro and a Pro Bowl selection in both 2020 and 2022 Over seven seasons he has appeared in 78 games 76 starts He has 12 career interceptions with a high of five in 2022 He also has three picks in seven playoff appearances

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