At this point in the NFL offseason, it is a matter of when, not if, the Green Bay Packers officially part ways with two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander. At one time, Alexander was considered one of the best players at his position in the NFL, which led Green Bay to offer him a four-year $84 million contract. It was a deal that, at the time, made him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.
And while Alexander is still one of the best players at his position when healthy, the problem is that he has not been, well, healthy. Over the last two seasons, the two-time Second Team All-Pro selection has played 14 of a possible 34 regular season games. Going back four seasons, he has played 34 of 68.
Also over the past two years, it has become apparent that there is frustration between the Packers and Alexander. It is clear that both sides need to move on from one another, but the question remains whether Green Bay will be able to trade him or if they will have to release him.
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