Jaire Alexander’s tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles was brief — and as it turns out slightly costly for the former Pro Bowl cornerback.
Alexander, who signed a four-year, $84 million contract with the Green Bay Packers back in 2022, was traded from the Baltimore Ravens to the Eagles back in November along with a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, but he never played a game for the Super Bowl LIX champions.
While recovering from offseason knee surgery, Alexander informed the Eagles he was stepping away from the team to focus on his mental health, resulting in Philadelphia placing him on the reserve/retired list.
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Because the Eagles essentially got no return on their investment, they were reimbursed nearly $1 million this week. Alexander paid $389,000 himself and the Ravens paid $500,000, bringing the total the Eagles received up to $889,000.
Philadelphia also received a salary cap credit, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, despite that amount not counting against the team’s salary cap at the time of the trade.
Alexander, a two-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro selection, played just two games last season — both with the Ravens — totaling five tackles and allowing five catches for 116 yards in coverage while playing 43 defensive snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.
The 29-year-old defensive back is currently a free agent. Though nothing has been officially announced regarding his NFL future, it’s possible he could sign with a CB-needy team in free agency and return to the field in 2026.
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