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Jaire Alexander most likely out for the rest of the season, coach LaFleur says

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Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) waves to the fans as he is carted off the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct 3. 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

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GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — Packers star cornerback Jaire Alexander is most likely out for the remainder of the season because of his knee injury, head coach Matt LaFleur announced Wednesday.

Head Coach Matt LaFleur discussing Jaire Alexander in today's #Packers press conference:

Said Alexander is out for the rest of the season and getting surgery.@NBC26 pic.twitter.com/iMFQ23sVhG
— Kelly Hallinan (@kellyhals) January 1, 2025

According to The Athletic's Matt Schneidman, an NBC 26 contributor, Alexander is having surgery on his ailing knee injury that he suffered in Week 8 in Jacksonville against the Jaguars.

Alexander, 27, returned a few weeks later on Nov. 17 against the Bears, but played limited snaps and hasn't participated in a game since.

Alexander tore his PCL in Week 8. Tried to return in Week 11 and re-aggravated it while playing only 10 snaps. Hasn’t played since and now likely done for the season. https://t.co/0nqpp0QB9A
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) January 1, 2025

The two-time Pro Bowler was practicing as recently as last week.

According to Spotrac, Alexander signed a 4-year, $84 million contract in 2022 and carries a cap hit of nearly $24 million, and more than $35 million in dead money for the 2024 season.