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The Green Bay Packers have released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander, CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. Alexander is now free to sign with another team. The two sides previously agreed to explore trade options while working on a contract restructure.
Other established cornerbacks still unsigned include James Bradberry, Stephon Gilmore, Mike Hilton and C.J Henderson. The Dolphins have been linked to Hilton, the former Bengals slot corner, at different times this offseason, and he cannot be ruled out.
Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst believes the Packers have more cornerback depth than most NFL teams even after releasing two-time Pro Bowl selection Jaire Alexander. But that didn’t stop them from exploring creative ways to boost that position as they opened their minicamp Tuesday.
On Monday, the Green Bay Packers released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander. The 28-year-old defender and former first-round pick is, of course, now free to sign wherever he wishes—with some believing that a homecoming should be in the works.
The Packers opened their three-day minicamp unveiling a new-look secondary, which includes receiver Bo Melton, who took reps at cornerback.
The Green Bay Packers attempted to trade star cornerback Jaire Alexander earlier this offseason. Now, it has been reported that the Buffalo Bills were the team that was interested in acquiring him. While the two teams discussed a trade,
This week started off no different, as it was announced early on Monday morning the Green Bay Packers are releasing cornerback Jaire Alexander after seven seasons in Title Town. The Packers had been trying to work out a potential trade,