The Green Bay Packers are facing a major blow to their cornerback corps, as coach Matt LaFleur announced on Wednesday that star player Jaire Alexander will not be available for the rest of the season due to a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Alexander had been struggling with the injury since sustaining it on October 27th against the Jacksonville Jaguars and underwent surgery earlier this week. The team had initially believed it was a short-term injury, but LaFleur confirmed that Alexander is “most likely done for the season” after an arthroscopic procedure.
The Packers are now relying on Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine, and Eric Stokes as their top three cornerbacks. Alexander’s absence has led to speculation about his future with the team, particularly given that he still has two years left on a four-year contract extension worth $84 million.
LaFleur acknowledged the setback, stating, “It’s unfortunate… I feel for him.” He expressed confidence in the team’s ability to win without Alexander and will approach Sunday’s game against the Bears as usual. However, the coach did hint at being mindful of the situation with other injured players, including those who were not practicing on Wednesday.
Alexander’s playing time has been limited this season, with only 34 regular-season games played over the past two seasons. Despite this, he has still managed to accumulate two interceptions, including a pick-six in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans.
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