The Jaire Alexander situation dragged on throughout the entire offseason, reaching a point where it felt inevitable he would return to Green Bay for at least one more season. Even if he had decided to leave, it still seemed likely he would remain on the roster and be traded.
“A lack of updates could stem from the Packers potentially having second thoughts on sending Alexander to free agency with a buyout,” Dairyland Express’ Chris Schad wrote.
Throughout the spring and even into the summer, the primary focus was finding a resolution. The two sides were engaged in contract talks almost daily, working to agree on a mutually beneficial deal.
“On the contract front, the Packers could want a revised deal that allows Alexander — who has missed at least 10 games in three of the last four seasons — to earn his full salary if he’s healthy and available in 2025 but protects the team in case the injuries continue,” Packers Wire’s Zach Kruse wrote.
Despite skipping team workouts and activities, Alexander remained in frequent contact with the organization.
“Alexander has not reported to the Packers’ voluntary workouts, which would raise red flags over his status with the team. While speculation has run wild, passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley sang a different tune, telling ESPN’s Rob Demovsky that he’s been in contact with Alexander every day while skipping the offseason workouts,” Schad wrote.
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Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst addressed the situation on Thursday, explaining what led to the team’s decision to release Alexander.
“Packers GM Brian Gutekunst met in person with CB Jaire Alexander on Sunday one last time, presumably giving him one last chance to restructure/reduce his contract and when he refused, Alexander was released from the team the next morning. Jaire has yet to comment this offseason,” Packers reporter Mike Clemens wrote.
The prolonged negotiations had become a burden for the team. After the final meeting, with Alexander unwilling to adjust his deal, Gutekunst made the call—it was time to move on.
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