Packers' Jaire Alexander Returns from Suspension, Denies Rift with Coaching Staff
Despite Surprise Over One-Game Suspension, Alexander Claims Improved Relationship with Packers' Staff
- Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was suspended for a game after making himself a game captain and nearly botching the pregame coin toss.
- Alexander, the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, was surprised by the suspension and thought he might only be fined.
- Packers head coach Matt LaFleur indicated that the suspension was not only due to the coin toss incident, but did not elaborate on other possible reasons.
- Alexander has denied that the suspension has created a rift between him and the coaching staff, stating that it has instead improved their relationship.
- Despite the suspension, Alexander's return to the starting lineup for the upcoming game against the Chicago Bears is uncertain.