The Baltimore Ravens made headlines Wednesday when they signed the two-time second-team All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander to a deal.
Now, key players on the team, including fellow cornerback Marlon Humphrey, are expressing their feelings about the acquisition.
Marlon Humphrey Embraces Jaire Alexander as Latest Ravens Addition
Alexander just arrived in Baltimore, but his teammates seem to already be taking a liking to the 28-year-old cornerback. His deal is for one year and $4 million with an additional $2 million in incentives.
When he arrived, he was greeted by his new teammates, coaches, and owner, Steve Bisciotti.
“A quote that’s never been said and probably will never be said in NFL history is, ‘We got too many corners that can cover,'” Humphrey said. “I think that’s a great problem to have. Really excited for that addition. The options are endless. It’s going to be a fun secondary.”
Now, the Ravens’ secondary has five former first-round picks: Alexander, Humphrey, Kyle Hamilton, Nate Wiggins, and Malaki Starks.
“Great addition,” Hamilton said. “He’s been one of the best in this league since he got in it. To have anybody like that, no matter what position, especially as a DB, it’s super valuable.”
The Ravens’ secondary got better in the second half of last season. However, between Weeks 1 and 10, they allowed 269 passing yards or more in eight of 10 games. Not only is Alexander joining a secondary loaded with talent looking to bounce back, but he reunites with quarterback Lamar Jackson. The two played together in college at Louisville.
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“I had a chance to sit down with him today, which was an awesome time,” head coach John Harbaugh said. “He’s excited to be here, we’re excited to have him. It had been kind of behind the scenes in the works for a little bit. He wanted to be here, we wanted him here. It made Lamar happy. I think it made everybody happy.”
Alexander has been productive throughout his career, earning two Pro Bowl nods and 12 interceptions across seven seasons. In 2022-23, he had five interceptions. However, over the last two seasons, he’s played just 14 total games.
Harbaugh mentioned that the team will have a plan in place to help keep Alexander and fellow oft-injured cornerback Chidobe Awuzie healthy.
“Chido’s been the same thing, we’ve had those same kind of conversations, questions, when he came in,” Harbaugh said. “It’s very similar, those two guys, highly talented guys that had to unfortunately deal with some injury woes. We want to get those guys healthy and rolling.”
With the addition of Alexander, the Ravens will now hopefully have a new outside starter opposite Wiggins. There’s also plenty of depth, too, including T.J. Tampa, Bilhal Kone, Awuzie, Jalyn Armour-Davis, and more.