Matt Schneidman

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Matt Schneidman |Jeff Howe

The Green Bay Packers will release two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander, league sources confirmed Monday. Alexander has played all seven of his NFL seasons in Green Bay and earned Pro Bowl honors in 2020 and 2022. A first-round pick out of Louisville, Alexander has struggled to stay healthy over the last two seasons, playing in just 14 games. Green Bay offered Alexander a restructured contract last month, The Athletic previously reported.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Matt Schneidman

GREEN BAY, Wis. - There has finally been a development in the Jaire Alexander offseason saga, though his contract status with the Packers isn't resolved just yet. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the Packers have proposed a restructured contract to Alexander, which tangibly demonstrates their interest in retaining the two-time All-Pro cornerback during an offseason in which they have been open to trading him.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Matt Schneidman

APPLETON, Wis. - Jordan Love wasn't just wrong. "I was very wrong," the Packers quarterback says now. Before the Super Bowl earlier this year, Love made a prediction with "Up and Adams" host Kay Adams on Radio Row in New Orleans. "Knowing the Green Bay Packers, I think we're gonna go defense," Love said of the team's upcoming first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Packers didn't use their first-round pick on a defensive player.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Matt Schneidman

The Packers won't win or lose any games that matter for another three and a half months, but there have already been a handful of winners and losers inside 1265 Lombardi Ave. this offseason. How so? We're glad you asked. Let's dive in. Five winnersKeisean Nixon, CB General manager Brian Gutekunst had rave reviews earlier this offseason for Nixon's performance at outside cornerback last season. That probably means he'll start there in 2025, even if Jaire Alexander returns.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Matt Schneidman

At various points this offseason and about various position groups, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has noted his desire for internal improvements from the roster. Those statements came amid questions about Green Bay's need for a proven No. 1 wide receiver or a better primary edge rusher, with Gutekunst rather expressing confidence in his returning players to take the necessary strides.