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Jaire Alexander’s 6 best NFL landing spots after release by Packers - SB Nation
Philadelphia Eagles: Never doubt the allure of playing for the champion. Here’s the thing: Philly does not need a cornerback. Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean are both fantastic, and Kelee Ringo showed big-time promise. That said, Ringo only played 113 snaps last season in a rotational role, and it’s highly possible he doesn’t have it to be an every-down outside corner. Alexander would be one hell of an insurance policy in case Ringo isn’t an every-down guy, and could also open some rotation at the position to create different looks. It would be a very Eagles move to land Alexander on a cheap, incentive-laden deal to showcase him for free agency.
Report: Packers will release Jaire Alexander - Acme Packing Company
Alexander’s contract, which ran through 2026, was set to pay him $17.5 million in cash this season and carry a salary cap hit of $24.6 million. By releasing him after June 1st, the Packers will free up over $17 million in cap space for this season, carrying about $7.5 million in dead money in 2025. The team will then absorb $9.5 million in dead money in 2026, which is the remainder of his signing bonus money that is amortized onto the 2026 and 2027 cap years. The main sticking point for the Packers all offseason has been Alexander’s availability, or lack thereof. After signing his most recent contract extension in May of 2022, he was a second-team All-Pro and set a career-high with five interceptions that fall. However, since then he has suited up for just seven regular season games in each of the last two seasons, while also causing some headaches for the Packers off the field.
Hold For Now - Iggles Blitz
This is another case where the Eagles would like their own young player to win the job. Ringo would give them a cost-friendly solution for a couple of years. He could develop into a good CB. The coaches and front office will keep an eye on CB. The team lost Darius Slay, Isaiah Rodgers and Avonte Maddox. They added Ringo, Jackson and rookie Mac McWilliams. That is a lot of talent and experience walking out the door. That’s life in the modern NFL. You have to take chances on young players and under-the-radar veterans. You can’t pay everyone. If there are struggles at corner, Howie will start working the phones, whether that is for Ramsey or some other player. These OTA practices have limitations, but it at least gives the young players a chance to show something. The coaches can see what kind of shape they’re in. The coaches can see if they make mental mistakes. The coaches can just get a feel for their mindset. What kind of vibes is the player giving off? You want players to be confident, but not overly cocky.
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