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Ravens Sign Jaire Alexander to One-Year, $6 Million Deal

The move represents a salary cap-friendly gamble to reinforce a back end that ranked 31st against the pass last season.

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FILE -Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander before the start of the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Houston. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander got some early evidence that second-year receivers Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson will make major strides this season. Doubs beat Alexander for a catch on a red-zone drill Tuesday, June 13, 2023 during the first day of the Packers’ mandatory minicamp. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

Overview

  • The up-to-$6 million contract offers a low-risk commitment compared with elite cornerbacks earning around $25 million per season.
  • Alexander missed all but 16 games over the past two seasons due to quadriceps, knee, back and shoulder injuries.
  • Baltimore’s revamped strength and conditioning program has made the team one of the healthiest postseason squads since 2023, reducing durability concerns.
  • Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s endorsement of his former Louisville teammate helped accelerate the signing.
  • Alexander’s presence allows first-round pick Nate Wiggins to start outside and shifts Marlon Humphrey to slot coverage roles.