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4d ago

Eagles Eye Jaire Alexander for One-Year, $16M Deal

He would bolster a secondary that lost key starters in free agency with a veteran presence to complement emerging young corners.

Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after an interception against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on December 04, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Feb 9, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Large Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants helmets at the NFL Experience at the Mandalay Bay South Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jaire Alexander became a free agent after the Green Bay Packers released him on June 9 in a salary-cap move.
  • CBS Sports analyst Cody Benjamin projected that the Eagles will sign Alexander to a one-year, $16 million contract.
  • Alexander has struggled with injuries, appearing in just 14 games over the past two seasons.
  • Philadelphia’s cornerback room now leans heavily on young starters Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean and Kelee Ringo after losses of James Bradberry and Darius Slay.
  • Veteran Stephon Gilmore remains available and could serve as an alternative experienced addition to the Eagles’ secondary.