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Abhinav Sharma

Ravens sign longtime Packers CB Jaire Alexander on a one-year deal

The Ravens add former Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander to their roster, signing him on a 1-year deal.

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  • Packers released Jaire Alexander on June 9 amid contract dispute
  • The two-time All-Pro CB rebuffed other NFL franchises for Ravens & Jackson
  • Signs a one-year deal worth $4 million with $2m incentivized add-ons
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    In a move that's turned heads across the league, the Baltimore Ravens have snapped up former Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander on a one-year deal, just hours after Lamar Jackson publicly called for the reunion with his former Louisville teammate.

    The Ravens confirmed the blockbuster signing on Wednesday, bringing an end to Alexander’s seven-year stint in Green Bay. The deal is reportedly valued at $4 million, with another $2 million available through incentives, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Lamar Jackson and Jaire Alexander go way back to their college days at the University of Louisville, where their bond was forged both on and off the field. Jackson, who captured the Heisman Trophy in 2016, and Alexander, a standout cornerback and All-ACC selection, developed a strong friendship during their time with the Cardinals.

    So when Jackson publicly urged the Ravens to "go get him," Baltimore's front office didn't hesitate, telling sign of their faith in their franchise quarterback's judgment.

    Alexander entered the NFL as a first-round pick by the Packers in 2018 and quickly made a name for himself. He earned second-team All-Pro honors and two Pro Bowl nods in 2020 and 2022. Across seven seasons in Green Bay, he started 76 of 78 games, tallying 12 career interceptions — including a career-best five picks in 2022. In postseason play, he added three more interceptions across seven games.

    His 2023 campaign, however, was a rocky one. After Week 11, he didn’t return to action, citing injuries, though he was seen participating in some practices. Shoulder and knee issues, along with a one-game suspension handed down by the team, derailed what could’ve been another productive season for the dynamic corner.

  • WHAT'S DOING THE ROUNDS?

    Here's some of the quick reaction from the NFL world on the news:

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    WHAT NEXT FOR ALEXANDER?

    Jaire Alexander is now back alongside his former college running mate, Lamar Jackson, who finished as the 2024 NFL MVP runner-up. The duo, once stars at Louisville, are set to share the field again, this time in Ravens colors. After earning Pro Bowl honors in 2022, Alexander's last two seasons were marred by injuries that kept him from recapturing his top form.