After months of speculation, the Green Bay Packers have made the decision to release veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander. Alexander has been a star on the field during his career, but injuries have caused him to miss at least 10 games in three of the last four seasons.
With the Packers officially moving on, here’s a look at five teams that could sign Alexander as a free agent.
5 Potential Landing Spots for Jaire Alexander After Release From Green Bay
The Packers didn’t take the decision to release Alexander lightly. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the two sides explored several other options before deciding to part ways.
A player with Alexander’s talent and résumé shouldn’t be short on interest. Depth at cornerback is a year-round priority for most teams, making the former Packer a potentially valuable pickup wherever he lands.
While his injury history may raise red flags, here are five potential fits for the two-time Pro Bowler.
1) Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars allowed the most passing yards in the NFL in 2024 (4,605) and lost key experience in the secondary this offseason.
Andre Cisco and Ronald Darby were released in March. The team added rookies Travis Hunter and Caleb Ransaw in the NFL Draft, and brought in former Cowboys corner Jourdan Lewis, who is expected to play primarily in the slot.
Hunter, meanwhile, has been practicing mainly as a receiver since arriving in Jacksonville. A rotational role on defense appears more likely for him early on.
Adding Alexander would give the Jaguars a seasoned presence on the outside and could provide stability in a secondary that’s clearly in transition.
2) Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans saw the fewest pass attempts against them in the league last season, yet only nine teams allowed more touchdowns through the air. If No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward can help get the offense on track, the defense may be on the field far more often in 2025.
The team re-signed Darrell Baker Jr. and took Marcus Harris in the seventh round of the draft. Still, there’s a need for more reliable help at corner.
Alexander’s playmaking ability is something new head coach Brian Callahan should remember well. He returned a pick-six last year in Tennessee, and that kind of spark is exactly what the secondary could use.
3) Carolina Panthers
The Panthers allowed the most passing touchdowns in the NFL last season and were a bottom-half defense in passing yards allowed.
They’ve been active this offseason on both sides of the ball. Tershawn Wharton joined via free agency to pair with Derrick Brown up front. Day 2 draft picks Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen will provide help on the edge.
In the secondary, the Panthers added former Raiders safety Tre’von Moehrig and gave star corner Jaycee Horn a big extension. Mike Jackson, who started all 17 games last season, was re-signed and projects as Horn’s likely running mate.
Still, Jackson’s deal doesn’t lock him into a starting job, and adding Alexander would only strengthen the group as the Panthers try to take a step forward in 2025.
4) Buffalo Bills
The Bills were again one of the AFC’s top teams in 2024, but the defense ranked in the bottom 11 in both passing yards and touchdowns allowed.
Christian Benford allowed the LOWEST completion percentage in the nfl on targets of 10+ yards in 2024 (38.2%)
the first bills corner to lead the league in that stat since 2004 👏
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Buffalo has done well locking down core players with extensions, including corner Christian Benford, whose injury in the playoff loss to Kansas City was a big blow.
Kaiir Elam was traded to the Cowboys, but the Bills drafted Maxwell Hairston in the first round and brought in Tre’Davious White for depth.
Still, for a team with Super Bowl expectations, a healthy Jaire Alexander could push this secondary into elite territory.
5) San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers lost several defensive starters this offseason, including three corners from their 2024 rotation. Charvarius Ward, Isaac Yiadom, and Rock Ya-Sin combined for 42 appearances and 17 starts last season and are all now on new teams.
Right now, San Francisco is expected to start Deommodore Lenoir and second-year player Renardo Green in September. While that duo is promising, the loss of depth is significant.
Lenoir has turned into a strong slot corner, but could be forced to play outside unless reinforcements arrive. Western Kentucky product Upton Stout was drafted in Round 3, though he’ll face a steep learning curve.
Alexander could stabilize the group. He’d allow Lenoir to stay inside, give Stout time to develop, and help the 49ers reset after their defensive overhaul.