GREEN BAY – Cornerback Jaire Alexander is actively participating in the Green Bay Packers’ virtual offseason sessions that kicked off on April 21. However, this doesn’t guarantee his future with the squad. Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Alexander’s involvement alongside his teammates but didn’t provide further details.
General manager Brian Gutekunst remained evasive when questioned about Alexander’s status and did not confirm any plans to retain him. “No real updates on that,” Gutekunst remarked during a press briefing after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft. “We’ll work through that as we proceed.”
According to a source acquainted with the negotiations between the Packers and Alexander, the team is still exploring trade options and is waiting to see if any interest arises post-draft. The Packers have no intention of retaining Alexander following their February decision to part ways and subsequently offering him to other teams. Alexander cannot be barred from participating in team activities since he remains under contract and can earn a $700,000 workout bonus by attending a specified percentage of the Packers’ offseason conditioning program.
The decision to move on from Alexander came after he missed over 65% of the team’s defensive snaps due to injury for the third time in four years. His $17.5 million compensation package for this year has also complicated trade efforts. At least one team expressed interest in trading for Alexander, a source indicated, but Alexander’s refusal to modify his contract or accept a pay cut deterred the potential trade. The other team was unwilling to proceed without a contract renegotiation.
The Packers might ultimately have to release Alexander without any return. Gutekunst’s retention of Alexander suggests a strong intent to secure a trade deal. Alexander, Gutekunst’s inaugural draft choice, ranks among the elite cornerbacks in the NFL when fit. If the Packers release or trade him before June 1, they can free up $6 million in salary cap space. A post-June 1 release, or releasing him after this date, would open up $16 million in cap space, with the additional $10 million cap charge impacting the 2026 cap.
