The Green Bay Packers and All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander were unable to agree on the terms of a new contract, leading the team to cut him after seven seasons.
This decision came after an offseason full of uncertainty. The initial expectation was that the Packers would trade Alexander to another team, but the draft-day offers did not pour in. However, now there is word that a team was interested in adding Alexander to their roster.
Trade Talks for Former Packers’ Jaire Alexander Revealed
Green Bay ultimately offered Alexander a reduced contract, full of incentives, to keep him with the team this season. However, Alexander wasn’t interested in being paid less and turned down the offer.
According to a post on X from Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, the Buffalo Bills were seriously interested in Alexander.
Sources: The #Packers and #Bills held trade talks this offseason centered around CB Jaire Alexander, but talks ultimately fell through and Buffalo moved on.
It’s unclear if the Bills will revisit things now that Alexander has been released — especially since they spent a… pic.twitter.com/N2ZPnz7a2y
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) June 9, 2025
The Bills were shopping for help in their cornerback room after veteran Rasul Douglas became a free agent, leaving a space open across from Christian Benford.
Alexander was entering the fourth year of a four-year, $84 million rookie extension, which included $30 million guaranteed. He was set to earn approximately $16.15 million in 2025 and $18.15 million in 2026, had his current contract remained intact.
Championship Dreams, Cap Nightmares: Can Bills Afford Alexander?
It is still possible that the Bills could attempt to pick up Alexander in free agency. However, many think the addition of rookie Maxwell Hairston means they have moved on. As a first-round selection, Hairston may be expected to take a starting role on the outside immediately.
The Bills have serious Super Bowl aspirations and cannot afford to leave much to chance. Hairston is unproven and untested in the NFL. If they were to add Alexander, it would provide them with some defensive insurance.
Unfortunately, Buffalo is short on cap space. They have about $1.6 million left, so they would need to move money around to make it happen.
The Bills and Alexander might be too far apart on the math to come together. He turned down taking something less than the $16.15 million he was due for 2025, and the Bills can’t afford much more than the veteran minimum.
Alexander shares the Bills’ Super Bowl hopes and dreams. Perhaps they can use the lure of the 2024 NFL MVP in quarterback Josh Allen and their above-average defense to convince him to join them for less.
