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Ravens Sign Jaire Alexander After Jackson’s Public Plea

His recruitment by quarterback Lamar Jackson underscores Baltimore’s effort to address its struggling pass defense.

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Overview

  • The team agreed to a one-year contract with a $4 million base and up to $2 million in performance incentives, sources told ESPN.
  • Alexander joins a cornerback room headlined by Pro Bowler Marlon Humphrey and second-year starter Nate Wiggins alongside veterans Chidobe Awuzie and emerging rookies.
  • Lamar Jackson publicly urged GM Eric DeCosta on June 17 to “go get him,” tapping into their bond from playing together at Louisville.
  • A two-time Pro Bowler, Alexander played only 14 games over the past two seasons due to knee and quadriceps injuries, raising availability concerns.
  • Baltimore is counting on Alexander’s coverage skills to reinforce a secondary that ranked 31st in passing yards allowed per game last season.