Green Bay Packers Release Pro Bowl Cornerback Jaire Alexander Amid NFC Interest

The Green Bay Packers' release of two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander has significantly impacted the NFL cornerback market, which also includes veterans like Jalen Ramsey, Stephon Gilmore, Rasul Douglas, and young talent Asante Samuel Jr. The Miami Dolphins, amid their own transition away from Ramsey, are potential suitors for Alexander despite his injury history, though other teams such as the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Arizona Cardinals, and Minnesota Vikings are also linked to the player. Alexander's availability complicates the Dolphins' efforts to trade Ramsey, as both players are talented but carry different risks, with Ramsey having a more extensive play history but recent tensions with Miami. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel and GM Chris Grier are looking to fill their cornerback depth chart, with minicamp serving as a critical evaluation period for their current roster and potential new signings. The Vikings see signing Alexander as a strategic move to bolster their cornerback room and gain an advantage over division rivals, continuing their history of acquiring former Packers stars. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are developing a young secondary but lost veteran Sean Murphy-Bunting, making Alexander a potential veteran presence despite their recent focus on youth.