Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said his team could afford to keep Jaire Alexander but gave no firm indication of whether or not the Packers will end up retaining the injury-plagued cornerback on the roster for the 2025 season.

In the last four seasons, Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has missed 34 of 68 games. Alexander has been a locker room cancer. And he’s played mediocre football.

If Jaire Alexander's time with the Packers coming to an end, could Asante Samuel Jr. be a decent potential replacement?

Gutekunst signed quarterback Jordan Love to a contract worth $220 million over four years last training camp before Love had an inconsistent season, partly because of his own inaccuracies and sloppy footwork but also because of factors outside his control like injuries and offensive line play.

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst wrapped up the season with a long press conference on Thursday at Lambeau Field. Here’s what he had to say about some key players with contract questions.

Jaire Alexander isn’t sure if he’ll be back with the Packers after a frustrating and injury-riddled 2024 season.

While most players were cordial, Jaire Alexander offered a different approach, hinting at his future with the Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY – It appears the Packers will need to go the rest of the way without Jaire Alexander. On Wednesday, Head Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed the two-time All-Pro cornerback is "most likely" out the remainder of the season and upcoming playoffs due to his knee injury requiring surgery.

The Packers will be without their star cornerback, Jaire Alexander, as he was placed on the IR ahead of the playoffs.