Earlier this week, the Green Bay Packers made the expected move to part ways with their star cornerback, Jaire Alexander.
For months, it was suggested that Alexander could be a trade candidate out of Green Bay. As the Packers struggled to move on from the highly-paid veteran cornerback, they made the decision to cut ties with Alexander as most teams across the league entered the mandatory minicamp phase of the offseason.
As usual, many teams were linked to the standout cornerback once he hit the open market. The Philadelphia Eagles were one of many teams that received encouragement from fans and analysts to give Alexander a look for the 2025 NFL season.
Could the Alexander-Eagles pairing actually come to life? One prominent NFL Insider wouldn’t rule it out.
“Jaire Alexander, if the price were right and you’re doing a one-year deal–whatever the number is, a low number–they can go make that work if that’s what they wanted to do,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter said on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia.
“Now, Jaire Alexander, if the price were right and you’re doing a one-year deal – whatever the number is, a low number – they can go make that work if that’s what they wanted to do.”- @AdamSchefter says Jaire Alexander could be a fit for the Eagles if the price were right.… https://t.co/3xHd895lP6 pic.twitter.com/z5h7OuHVOW
— 97.5 The Fanatic (@975TheFanatic) June 11, 2025
Schefter’s comments came shortly after he threw cold water on the idea of the Eagles looking to add the Cincinnati Bengals’ star pass rusher, Trey Hendrickson, through the trade market. Adding either of them would be a high-profile move for Philadelphia, but they are both different situations.
Hendrickson is in search of a new contract, and he’s looking for a major payday. Any team interested would have to get a new deal ready in addition to giving up assets to get him off the Bengals’ hands. In Alexander’s case, the contract price just has to be right for both sides.
Earlier this week, a former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback suggested the Eagles could have a major advantage in Alexander’s market since they’ve recently won at the highest level.
“If I’m Howie, I roll the dice because one thing Howie has that the other teams have.. Championships!” Bryant McFadden said this week. “A recent championship. That can be a great recruiting pitch to get a guy like Jaire Alexander.”
The Eagles are comfortable with the youth in their secondary, but they recently lost some seasoned veterans in the defensive backfield. Darius Slay took on a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Isaiah Rodgers took his talents to the Minnesota Vikings.
While Alexander carries availability concerns with him, playing in just 14 games over the past two seasons, the Eagles will have great insurance with their DB group. With 78 games under his belt, Alexander has registered 287 tackles and 12 interceptions. He’s appeared in seven playoff games since 2019, racking up 28 tackles, three interceptions, and five pass deflections.
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