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Eagles' Jaire Alexander Steps Away From Team, Weighs Retirement

The 28-year-old cornerback is focusing on physical and mental recovery less than two weeks after a low-cost trade from Baltimore.

Overview

  • Jay Glazer reported Alexander informed Philadelphia he is stepping away to get right physically and mentally, and The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported he is contemplating retirement with no public timetable.
  • Alexander did not travel for Monday’s game in Green Bay and was ruled out with a "knee/coach’s decision" designation.
  • The Eagles acquired Alexander in a late-round pick swap, sending a 2026 sixth-rounder to the Ravens for Alexander and a 2027 seventh-rounder.
  • He has played only two games this season with Baltimore and has struggled with availability in recent years after right-knee surgery earlier in 2025.
  • The expected veteran reinforcement at outside corner has not debuted for Philadelphia, which still has alternatives including Adoree’ Jackson, Cooper DeJean and Michael Carter II.