Jaire Alexander, Packers Reportedly Continuing Contract Talks amid NFL Trade Rumors

The Green Bay Packers and cornerback Jaire Alexander have continued contract talks amid trade rumors and his possible exit, per ESPN's Rob Demovsky.

Per Over the Cap, Alexander signed a four-year, $84 million extension with a $30 million signing bonus in 2022.

Trade rumors have persisted this offseason, and Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel spoke more about them Saturday.

"A source familiar with the dealings between the Packers and Alexander said the Packers still were in the market to trade him and were waiting to see if a team might have interest after the draft. There is no plan for the Packers to bring Alexander back after deciding in February they were moving on and then shopping him to teams."

Silverstein also reported on April 15 that there was interest in Alexander but that no trade was "imminent."

Demovsky's Tuesday report brings about hope that something could get done between the two sides.

Alexander is a seven-year veteran, a two-time Pro Bowler and a two-time second-team All-Pro. At his best, he's proved to be one of the league's best cornerbacks.

Unfortunately, injuries (plus a one-game suspension) have held Alexander to just 16 games over the past two seasons (including playoffs). He also played just four games during the 2021 campaign.

Given those facts plus his salary-cap hits, it's understandable why the team may want to trade him, but he's still an incredibly valuable piece when healthy. He also has a big backer in quarterback Jordan Love, as noted to Kay Adams for the Up & Adams show.

Alexander's future in Green Bay remains in limbo, but at the present moment, he still remains a Packer and one of the team's starting cornerbacks.