The Vikings did not move to acquire Jaire Alexander or Jalen Ramsey when they became available this spring despite the perception of a thin cornerback room. Minnesota parted ways with veteran Stephon Gilmore and Shaquill Griffin this offseason and only retained Byron Murphy from last year’s starting unit. The team then signed 2020 first-rounder Jeff Okudah… Continue reading Vikings Didn’t Pursue Jaire Alexander, Jalen Ramsey
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Jaire Alexander can no longer run from Vikings after finally finding new team
For some fans, it was shocking when the Green Bay Packers released star cornerback Jaire Alexander. The 28-year-old defensive back has struggled to stay healthy, but he has a history of frustrating teams like the Minnesota Vikings. Alexander and Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson have a great rivalry going on, and hopefully, that battle can… Continue reading Jaire Alexander can no longer run from Vikings after finally finding new team
Darius Garland and Jaire Alexander could help Minnesota teams. But are they worth it?
This dawned on me as necessary Monday when pondering the news that Garland underwent offseason toe surgery that will keep him out 4-5 months and likely will mean he misses games at the start of the 2025-26 season. All we know at this point is that Garland was the subject of trade rumors last offseason… Continue reading Darius Garland and Jaire Alexander could help Minnesota teams. But are they worth it?
Should Vikings pursue newly released Packers corner Jaire Alexander?
If there’s one thing this scary-looking Vikings defense still needs, it’s another quality starting cornerback — a veteran who can raise the floor and ceiling at a position group that’s currently Minnesota’s most glaring non-quarterback question mark. If that player is a star, even better. That’s why we wrote last week that the Vikings should… Continue reading Should Vikings pursue newly released Packers corner Jaire Alexander?
NFC Notes: Draft Buzz, Jaire Alexander, Aidan Hutchinson, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Bears The Athletic’s Dianna Russini mentions the Bears are still hoping they’ll be able to snag Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty at No. 10. Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline says he’s heard the Bears are high enough on Oregon OT Josh Conerly to draft him No. 10 overall, and that he wowed… Continue reading NFC Notes: Draft Buzz, Jaire Alexander, Aidan Hutchinson, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Draft Rumors: Jaire Alexander, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Bears ESPN’s Adam Schefter writes multiple personnel people told him they believe the Bears’ best-case scenario is Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty sliding to No. 10. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer notes other teams are expecting the Bears to target a tackle or edge rusher if Jeanty isn’t on the board. Lions Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer… Continue reading NFC Draft Rumors: Jaire Alexander, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Packers Injury Report: CB Jaire Alexander will “probably not” play vs. Vikings
It looks like the Green Bay Packers will be without cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) against the Minnesota Vikings. On Thursday, the Packers listed Alexander as a limited participant in their first real practice of the week after estimating Alexander as a full participant for the team’s walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Including Wednesday’s estimation, Alexander had… Continue reading Packers Injury Report: CB Jaire Alexander will “probably not” play vs. Vikings