$84 Million Defensive Star May Bolster AFC Powerhouses as He Contemplates Leaving the Packers

The Green Bay Packers Could be among the most reliably excellent squads in the NFL throughout three decades, boasting more campaigns with ten or more victories than otherwise. Much of this success can be attributed to their quarterbacks, who have transitioned from Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers and now Jordan Love. Love still has considerable ground to cover before matching the achievements of Favre and Rodgers.

Nevertheless, Love received assistance during the 2025 NFL Draft when the Packers selected two wide receivers within the first 100 picks: Matthew Golden from Texas and Savion Williams from TCU. Although these additions might bring about alterations to their offense, an impending modification appears set for the team’s defense.

According to Bleacher Report's 2025 NFL Offseason Trading Targets Top List They mention former All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander from the Packers as someone who might be traded before the new season begins. Drafted with the 18th pick in 2018 from Louisville, despite showcasing impressive play at times, it seems his performance has been slipping recently.

In 2022, Alexander received recognition as an All-Pro, securing Second Team All-Pro status from the Associated Press. Since then, though, he has played in only seven games over consecutive seasons despite having two more years left on his $84 million deal. It’s possible that due to either a trade or release, this skilled cornerback might end up joining a formidable team within the AFC.

As reported by Bleacher Report, both the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs might consider acquiring Alexander if the price is right. The Ravens had significant difficulties defending against passing plays last season, finishing with the second-worst rank in terms of yardage conceded. On the other hand, the Chiefs may look to bring in Alexander as a successor following L'Jarious Sneed’s departure during the previous off-season.

Although officially letting go of Alexander might be difficult for the Packers due to his previous contributions, they do possess several promising younger players who could step up to replace him. Moreover, they retain a key talent in their defensive backfield since Xavier McKinney delivered an outstanding First Team All-Pro campaign at safety during the previous season.

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