Packers have decisions to make at CB behind Jaire Alexander: McGinn’s grades
3 years, 9 months ago

Packers have decisions to make at CB behind Jaire Alexander: McGinn’s grades

New York Times  

Part 9 of an 11-part position-by-position series in which the 68 players on the Packers’ 53-man roster and various reserve lists are graded. A swift 40 got Hollman drafted and scouts said Hollman was physical in coverage as a three-year starter at Toledo, but he didn’t show that aggressiveness on special teams for the Packers. Before that draft, an AFC personnel man described Jackson’s ball skills at Iowa as “ridiculous.” In 39 games for the Hawkeyes, he had eight picks and 32 passes defensed. Ranking Green Bay’s 12 unrestricted free agents in order of how important they are to retain: https://t.co/Px449ze5B1 — Matt Schneidman February 22, 2021 Injuries have caused King to miss 23 of 68 games. Five of King’s six career interceptions came in 2019; this year, he dropped two without catching any.

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Jaire Alexander says he’s focusing on team goals while praising Packers’ recent staff changes
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaire Alexander says he’s focusing on team goals while praising Packers’ recent staff changes

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander says he’s learned plenty from a turbulent 2023 season that included serving a one-game suspension. “Just going into year seven, at this point, I’m trying not to make it as much about myself and just do what’s best for the team,” Alexander said. The 2018 first-round pick from Louisville opened …

Why Packers CB Jaire Alexander has changed entering the 2024 season
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Packers CB Jaire Alexander has changed entering the 2024 season

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Between his three significant injuries and a self-inflicted suspension, Jaire Alexander had a 2023 season to forget. “At this point,” Alexander said, “I’m trying not to make it as much about myself and just do what’s best for the team.” Jaire Alexander explains how defensive and strength staff changes “definitely” have improved his happiness and connectedness …

Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander active at Cowboys after spraining ankle in practice
11 months, 1 week ago

Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander active at Cowboys after spraining ankle in practice

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jaire Alexander of the Green Bay Packers is active for a wild-card playoff game at Dallas after the starting cornerback sprained an ankle in practice during the week. The injury that coach Matt LaFleur called “a freak deal” when Alexander stepped on a teammate’s foot had the two-time Pro Bowler listed as questionable in what has been …

‘Freak’ ankle injury leaves Alexander’s status uncertain for Packers’ playoff game at Dallas
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Freak’ ankle injury leaves Alexander’s status uncertain for Packers’ playoff game at Dallas

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander suffered an ankle injury in practice this week that leaves his status uncertain for Sunday’s wild-card playoff game with the NFC East champion Dallas Cowboys. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Alexander “stepped on somebody’s foot and rolled his ankle” during Wednesday’s practice, which was mostly a jog-through. The Packers certainly …

Returning after 1-game suspension, Jaire Alexander says he wants to remain with Packers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Returning after 1-game suspension, Jaire Alexander says he wants to remain with Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jaire Alexander said Wednesday he’s “very grateful” to be part of the Green Bay Packers and he won’t repeat the conduct that led the team to suspend him for one game. “I thought maybe I’d get fined.” The suspension prevented Alexander from getting to match up with Pro Bowl receiver Justin Jefferson on Sunday at Minnesota, …

Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander suspended 1 game for actions during coin toss at Carolina
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander suspended 1 game for actions during coin toss at Carolina

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has been suspended by the team for Sunday night’s must-win showdown against Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings. “It’s never for one thing,” said coach Matt LaFleur, who made the decision with general manager Brian Gutekunst. I think there will be probably better communication moving forward.” Alexander was suspended one …

Why the Packers suspended star CB Jaire Alexander: ‘It’s never for one thing’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the Packers suspended star CB Jaire Alexander: ‘It’s never for one thing’

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — If you thought the Green Bay Packers suspended cornerback Jaire Alexander one game strictly because of last Sunday’s coin toss incident, think again. “It’s never for one thing.” Alexander’s antics before Green Bay’s 33-30 win over the Carolina Panthers were just the final straw in what has been a strange season for the two-time second-team All-Pro …

Packers CB Jaire Alexander to miss 4th straight game Sunday night against Chiefs
1 year ago

Packers CB Jaire Alexander to miss 4th straight game Sunday night against Chiefs

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s defense gets linebacker De’Vondre Campbell back from a neck injury but will be missing cornerback Jaire Alexander for a fourth straight game when the Packers host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. The Packers also won’t have running back Aaron Jones or tight end Josiah Deguara for a second straight week. The other …

The Seahawks drafted his replacement, but Mike Jackson isn’t going away without a fight
1 year, 4 months ago

The Seahawks drafted his replacement, but Mike Jackson isn’t going away without a fight

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — If someone was to show up to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on any given workday during the 2021 regular season, they’d likely find Michael Jackson alone on the indoor practice facility turf. “So, if I want to be in that caliber, the next time he talks about me it needs to be ‘he dominated’ not almost …

Alexander: ‘Sky’s the limit’ for Packers’ cornerback trio
2 years, 6 months ago

Alexander: ‘Sky’s the limit’ for Packers’ cornerback trio

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jaire Alexander took pride in the way his fellow Green Bay Packers cornerbacks thrived without him last season. “The sky’s the limit at this point because you know who’s back,” Alexander said this week at the Packers minicamp. “The general’s back.” Alexander, 25, appeared in just four regular-season games last season before returning to play eight …

AP source: Packers CB Alexander agrees to contract extension
2 years, 7 months ago

AP source: Packers CB Alexander agrees to contract extension

Associated Press  

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has agreed to terms on a four-year, $84 million contract extension with a $30 million signing bonus, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. Alexander returned to play in the Packers’ 13-10 NFC divisional playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Getting a long-term commitment out of Alexander should make the …

Packers hopeful Alexander can avoid season-ending surgery
3 years, 2 months ago

Packers hopeful Alexander can avoid season-ending surgery

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers are hoping 2020 Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander’s injured shoulder will heal on its own rather than needing season-ending surgery. “It’s one of those things we’re going to let heal and see where it’s at down the line before making that determination,” coach Matt LaFleur said on Friday. “But we’re hopeful that it’ll heal the right …

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