The Green Bay Packers and cornerback Jaire Alexander are heading toward a split, but the method of their separation remains uncertain. According to post-NFL Scouting Combine reporting from Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, most league executives expect the Packers to ultimately release Alexander rather than trade him.
“Meanwhile, two-time All-Pro Jaire Alexander is available via trade, although most executives believe the Packers will ultimately release him,” Schultz wrote after spending last week in Indianapolis.
While both sides have agreed to part ways, the question now is whether it happens through a trade or a straight release. Here’s what we know about the situation.
Why the Packers Might Release Alexander?
Alexander is one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL when healthy but has missed time in three of the last four seasons. With his big contract (over $35 million in base salary the next two years) teams may not want to trade for him.
The Packers are in great shape financially but releasing Alexander would free up $7 million in cap space for 2025 if done before June 1st. Or they could designate him as a post-June 1st cut and spread the dead money into 2026 and have even more cap room.
Why a Trade Won’t Happen?
The Packers want to trade Alexander and get something in return but it may be tough to find a trade partner. Teams won’t take on his contract without guarantees and with his injury history. And with zero dollars guaranteed left on his deal teams can just wait and see if he gets released.
The Case for Releasing Alexander
Release before June 1st and clear $7 million off the 2025 cap. Designate as post June 1st and some of the dead money goes to 2026 and more cap room this year.
If no trade market develops, release and let him go find his next team and sign a new deal. Delaying the inevitable hurts both parties.
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