Packers have decisions to make at CB behind Jaire Alexander: McGinn’s grades
4 years, 1 month 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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Packers place cornerback Jaire Alexander on injured reserve before their regular-season finale
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Packers place cornerback Jaire Alexander on injured reserve before their regular-season finale

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has been placed on injured reserve due to the knee issue that has sidelined him for the last six games. Packers coach Matt LaFleur already had said Wednesday that the two-time Pro Bowl selection was undergoing surgery and probably wouldn’t play again this season. The Packers also elevated linebacker Michael …

Packers CB Jaire Alexander’s knee injury is expected to sideline him for rest of the season
3 months ago

Packers CB Jaire Alexander’s knee injury is expected to sideline him for rest of the season

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers apparently will have to make their entire postseason run without two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that Alexander is undergoing surgery to repair the knee injury that has kept the 2018 first-round pick from playing for most of the past two months. “It stinks that we’re …

Packers’ Jaire Alexander says he tore his PCL, unsure of return timetable
4 months, 1 week ago

Packers’ Jaire Alexander says he tore his PCL, unsure of return timetable

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander is dealing with more than just a routine knee injury. Alexander suffered the initial injury late in the Packers’ win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8 and missed Green Bay’s Week 9 game against the Detroit Lions. Coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that Alexander was on a pitch count …

Jaire Alexander says he’s focusing on team goals while praising Packers’ recent staff changes
10 months 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
10 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 3 months 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’
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Why didn’t Jaire Alexander travel with the Packers to their game vs. the Giants?
1 year, 3 months ago

Why didn’t Jaire Alexander travel with the Packers to their game vs. the Giants?

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers two-time All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander did not travel with the team for its game against the Giants on Monday night in East Rutherford, N.J. Alexander, who has missed five consecutive games since injuring his shoulder diving for a pass breakup against the Rams in Week 9, traveled with the team to Pittsburgh in Week 10 …

Packers CB Jaire Alexander to miss 4th straight game Sunday night against Chiefs
1 year, 3 months 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, 8 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 eager to help Packers wideouts by lining up against them in practice
1 year, 9 months ago

Alexander eager to help Packers wideouts by lining up against them in practice

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander got some early evidence that second-year receivers Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson will make major strides this upcoming season. “I’m on year six, so two Pro Bowls, two All-Pros, I mean, I think I know what I got going on here.” The Packers need a big season from Alexander and …

Alexander playing major role in Packers’ late-season surge
2 years, 2 months ago

Alexander playing major role in Packers’ late-season surge

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers enter their regular-season finale controlling their playoff fate in part because their lone Pro Bowl selection has cemented his status as one of the league’s top cornerbacks. Alexander said during the offseason that the “sky’s the limit” for Green Bay’s secondary because “the general’s back.” After a slow start to the season, …

Alexander: ‘Sky’s the limit’ for Packers’ cornerback trio
2 years, 9 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, 10 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, 5 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 …

Amid Rodgers drama, Packers boost depth at positions of need
3 years, 11 months ago

Amid Rodgers drama, Packers boost depth at positions of need

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers believe they found ideal candidates to fill their biggest positional needs and upgraded a star-studded roster as they attempt to make a Super Bowl run. In a column posted Saturday on the team’s website, Packers CEO Mark Murphy called the Rodgers situation “an issue that we have been working on for several months.” Murphy acknowledged that …

McGinn’s Grading the Packers: Kenny Clark is nearly unstoppable, but defensive line needs a boost
5 years, 1 month ago

McGinn’s Grading the Packers: Kenny Clark is nearly unstoppable, but defensive line needs a boost

New York Times  

Sixth of an 11-part position-by-position series in which the 60 players on the Green Bay Packers’ 53-man roster and reserve/injured lists at the end of the season are graded. Defensive line Montravius Adams During his three seasons at Auburn, Adams was coached by Randy Garner, one of the best defensive line coaches in the collegiate game. One NFC North personnel …

Catching up with Packers CB Jaire Alexander on missing the Pro Bowl, maturing and more
5 years, 3 months ago

Catching up with Packers CB Jaire Alexander on missing the Pro Bowl, maturing and more

New York Times  

Jaire Alexander is only 22 years old and in his second NFL season, yet he’s already a stalwart No. Because I’m going to make those plays.” Learning from mistakes When asked last season about getting beat, Alexander pretended like he had no idea what reporters were talking about. “… I can’t recall.” Pettine said that while Alexander shirked blame with …

Packers take Louisville CB Jaire Alexander at No. 18
6 years, 11 months ago

Packers take Louisville CB Jaire Alexander at No. 18

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Packers drafted what they needed most: a cornerback. “We think he’s versatile,” Packers director of scouting Jon-Eric Sullivan said. “All of our scouts that went into Louisville this year liked him quite a bit.” Injuries have ravaged the Green Bay cornerback position in recent years. “Being faster than the receiver is only half the battle, …

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