General manager Brian Gutekunst recently spoke with the media and discussed the future of Green Bay Packers linebacker Jaire Alexander. Gutekunst said the Packers have no plans to trade Alexander this offseason.
Packers fans will be happy to know that. But what if Gutekunst is waging psychological warfare for this? This isn’t the first time the general manager has said he plans to bring certain players back to the team next season, and he wasn’t then either.
Jaire Alexander is arguably the best quarterback on the roster when healthy and available. The problem was that he would miss 10 games in the 2023 regular season. Alexander recorded 27 tackles, one forced fumble, five pass deflections and zero interceptions. He also scored 12 goals in two playoff games this season.
Cornerback is a clear position of need for the Green Bay Packers this season. Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst can change his mind if he wants, but Jair Alexander’s contract may be too expensive to trade. Green Bay Packers Jayre Alexander
Even if Gutekunst wakes up tomorrow and decides to change his mind about Alexander, I wish him luck with his signing. His earnings in 2024 are expected to be $23 million, according to Spotrac. Green Bay can opt out of the contract after next season, which would result in a $19 million cap hit. If they do sign him, he won’t be able to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season.
He’s only 26 years old and in the prime of his NFL career. If there is a candidate for Jaire Alexander, the Philadelphia Eagles would be one of the teams that could initiate a trade for Alexander. The Pittsburgh Steelers could be another team that could use a legitimate starting cornerback.From a business and team perspective, it was one of several times when general manager Brian Gutekunst said he intended to keep Alexander around next season and beyond. Trading him would require getting back at least two first-round picks, and no team wants to deny him a favor.
