In a surprising turn of events Tuesday night, star cornerback Jaire Alexander revealed that his time with the Green Bay Packers may be over.If he is indeed traded, there is no doubt that many NFL teams will be interested in acquiring his talents next season.Â
With the 2023-2024 NFL season still underway, several organizations are considering major changes for the upcoming season.
The talk around the league right now is about the head coaching market, especially the franchises that have underperformed this offseason. However, the trade season and the start of free agency are not far away.On Tuesday, Green Bay Packers cornerback Jair Alexander posted the following on his Instagram account: “Praise the lord. Thank you Lambo for 6 years.
“Thank you to everyone who has shown me love during my journey,” he said.It’s clear the two-time Pro Bowler either expects to fall victim to the cap this offseason or has informed the team of his plans to explore other options. If the Packers can pull off a blockbuster deal involving one of the best cornerbacks in the NFC, there are four teams that could be potential contenders this offseason.
Las Vegas Raiders
Despite having an impressive frontcourt, the Las Vegas Raiders have struggled in the secondary this season. It wouldn’t be surprising next season if defensive ends coach Antonio Pierce asks new general manager Tom Telesco to make a bold move and add one of the top cornerbacks to fix the defense’s woes.
cincinnati bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals defense struggled at several points last year, hindering their playoff push. However, there is some promising young talent in Trey Hendrickson, Cam Taylor-Britt and Jordan Battle.Adding a proven Pro Bowl corner like Jaire Alexander next season could be a huge coup and lead to significant improvements to the defense in 2024.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles, who boasted one of the best defensive lines in the league in 2022, suffered a significant decline last season. They ranked second in the NFL in yards allowed and were in the bottom 10 in interceptions. Getting Jaire Alexander back to his previous elite level could be a game-changer for the defense. Choosing the next defensive coordinator could be pivotal in the Packers’ star trade.
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots will turn to their second group this offseason. The current unit is solid, but injuries have plagued the 2023-24 season and they need to add impact players on the defensive side of the ball.
