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.

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

Jaire Alexander's future with the Packers may be up in the air after the cornerback didn't want to talk to the media.

The Green Bay Packers (11-5) suffered a major blow to their Super Bowl hopes. Their Pro Bowl, No. 1 cornerback Jaire Alexander underwent a scope on his knee on Tuesday, per ESPN, to deal with a PCL injury in his knee.

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst covered several topics in his Thursday media availability, including Jaire Alexander’s future with the team.

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