The only thing that bothered me was not knowing. Every game last season it seemed, he'd practiced all week then on game day he's in his street cloths. Play or let the other guys get the reps.

I'd love for this to work out and see him be the shutdown he used to be. Is that what he wants?

They already crossed the point where something needs to change. That's why they tried to trade him. But it looks like they're stuck with him. He's a good player, so it's not the worst thing in the world. In theory, he could even stay healthy and be their #1 CB all season. Wouldn't that be something? It's more likely that he will be constantly injured again and will be in and out of the lineup if he can play at all. If he stays, I think they will be quicker to shut him down this year than they were last year. Just put him on IR and be done with it. The defense did fine without him, and now Eric Stokes has been replaced with Nate Hobbs, which is a pretty big upgrade for the CB group.

Without doing any research, I'm skeptical of the claims that Alexander shut down Justin Jefferson and Amon Ra St. Brown. I know he had one good game against Jefferson, about five years ago. I don't remember if he guarded St. Brown. Alexander has been very good at times, especially in his first couple years, but I think his unavailability has caused people to think he's better than he really was. Cory is impressed that Alexander had two interceptions in seven games last year, but that's nothing special. He also got torched by the Eagles in the only game he played against quality competition. He didn't play against the Lions or Vikings, and the defense played much better against the Eagles in the game Alexander didn't play in. I'm not saying it's because of him. He is probably still their best CB when healthy. He's just not the difference maker that so many fans assume he is.

The risk is there.
The contract is a problem.
Management knew the consequences.
Players will always be out to make a quick buck.
They have a union for a reason.
Point - "Alexander was never worth the money. "
And this should be his last year as a packer.

I predicted that Alexander would be a Packer in 2025. Yes he is costing a lot but to cut him is not the answer as they will not save enough to make it worth cutting him. The salary cap hit is too high. The defense is better when he is on the field. Yes he has a attitude and he has to correct that attitude. He is a shutdown corner that limits the other team to playing only halgf of the field. He can play either inside or out which gives Hafley options on defense. Put JA and Valentine on the outside most of the time and put Hobbs on the inside where is is better. We have a very good if not an excellent trio at CB. This is extremely important with the high percentage of nickel we play.

The silence from Alexander's camp is vexing.

As the missing component in a bipartite resolution to an obvious problem, it raises the questions of interest and intention.

Trying to reach a common ground answer to what anyone with a scintilla of awareness would see as a problem requires some investment from JA. The Packers have been transparent in their dealings. Alexander, not so much.

It raises a large question of impending change on his part, or the insanity quandary.

I think...still...that the solution is to release him at some point prior to the season, rather than pouring another $17M into the gopher hole and hoping he plays well. We don't need the distraction and drama that this guy brings to the team.

A lot of people talk about his "elite" play level; that was 5 years ago.

You can run, you can run, tell my friend Gilbert Brown
Yeah, you can run, you can run, tell my friend Gilbert Brown
JA's standing at the crossroads and I believe he's sinkin' down.

I thought the $17 mil savings was after June 1st. Confusing. Looks like Rosenhaus and Gute are playing chicken. It always seems that Rosenhaus or how you spell it is always the agent that has these impasses. Alexander wants to get paid alot. But his injury history won't bring him that much. With Gute or with some other team.

So let's trade Alexander for Hendrickson of Cincinnati. Both get new contracts and the issue is solved. And throw Doubs in so no draft capital is lost. Doubs is going to be a problem this year. I feel it in my gut.

JA knows he has to play often and play well this year to extend his career and earnings potential. Obviously the Packers are aware of that as well, which means they should have a motivated player for this season. Unless GB can land a really good offer from another team, I think they will try to hold on to him. One option may be to convert his '25 salary and any guaranteed '26 dollars to a bonus and have the ability to spread it over multiple years.

I THINK WE ARE IN AARON JONES TERRITORY HERE REGARDING JA...

Hopefully, the FO has learned to whom and when to extend a second big contract. They have 3 players 'underperforming their contracts' presently. It comes down to properly assessing a player's character before 'giving them the bag'. Player 'regression' after a big payout is a thing-don't be naive.

For example, I would not put someone like Love in that group, Clark gets more of a pass but the other two...

Players won't admit they lost a step, or two, and teammates refuse to say it aloud, though always say how great they are in the locker room. The game is not played in the locker room.
His availability is a huge issue, his drop in play, regardless of why is an issue, the money should be a huge issue, but the main reason for staying or going for the team, it's all about availability and production, and JA's isn't meeting either that is needed.
According to Coldworld above, he still ranks higher than the rest on the team, and that serves up even more of an issue for the secondary, and Defense as a whole. They're replacing an unreliable quantity with even less reliable quantities.

I think the cross roads they are currently at is based on the contract.

I think they will bring him back if he is willing to redo his contract, possibly to make it more incentive based for the same price. Or take a reduction of some sort.

If he doesn't redo some of his contract I think they will let him go.

The Packers are better on defense with JA than without him. It's not Alexander's fault that he has been injured. It's also not Alexander's fault that the Packers gave him the contract that they did. Under Gute the Packers have done the same thing with numerous players the last several years including Aaron Rodgers.

They should retain Alexander for 2025. If they release him they get nothing in return and could end up facing him 2X a year. If a trade was going to happen it would have happened by now. Play JA and if he goes down he goes down. Every player is at the same risk of injury on every play. This is the season when everything should come together. Therefore the Packers should at least start out the season with their best players including Alexander. Thanks, Since '61

I would cut him by June 1 if there are no takers nor contract acquiescence. He is a problem.

Some team will pick him up but not for the $$ he thinks he's worth.

For me it's not a question of "if" but "when" JA returns to the Packers practice field. From the very moment that Gutekunst announced that 'the Packers have a lot invested in JA' - it signalled the beginning of a long negotiation. Which will likely end with JA returning on a re-structured contract. This is the endgame that makes sense for both sides. However no announcement is likely until just before the OTAs (May 27 - June 5) Or the latest - the mandatory minicamp (June 10 -12). As JA and his agent attempt to re-negotiate the most favorable terms up to the first real deadline. In the meantime - I will continue to mostly ignore whatever the media reports - as they have dropped the ball on this story due to their shortsightedness.

Do contracts mean anything at all anymore? I can understand why Jaire would not want to take a pay cut in his contract. Both parties signed the contract. In the ideal world he would agree to take a pay cut but how many people would in the real world? Why should he be expected too? Both parties have an obligation to fulfill the terms of the contract. How can the Packers say they are serious about winning the Superbowl if they let him go?
I agree with Jordon Love "he is definitely a player we need back"

GB is a very medically conservative team. They do not usually play injured players (though I do think they returned Love to the field prematurely). For the most part, though, they are conservative.
My guess is Alexander's knee arthroscopy did not reveal injuries commensurate with his frequent unavailability.

No longer concerned with the argument that GB might face him twice a season. Just not a concern.