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Jaire Alexander's dad reveals what the Packers actually offered and hints the team could be planning for what would come next

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Wendell Ferreira | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 10:01 PM ET

When Jaire Alexander signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens , with the potential to go to $6 million with incentives, the first question in the mind of Green Bay Packers fans was if the former All-Pro cornerback couldn't have signed a similar deal to keep playing in Green Bay.

Jaire's father Landis Alexander explained why it didn't happen in an interview with ESPN Milwaukee. According to him, the Packers actually offered comparable money in total value, but the offer had no guarantees, and the cornerback ultimately wanted more security.

"They sent a proposal, and it was like a non-proposal. It was structured with roster bonuses and things like that. The structure was more of a problem than the money," Landis said. "To not have any guarantees in there was where we had the issue with. It wasn't actually the dollar amount, it was no guaranteed money."

Jaire's dad explained that the Packers offered $4.3 million in base salary and it could go to $6 million, a similar total deal than what he got from the Ravens. However, Baltimore's incentives are realistically attainable, while he would have to play 17 games for the Packers to make the full amount — something he hasn't done since he entered the NFL in 2018. The parent said Alexander would have taken the Packers' offer if it was comparable to what he got from the Ravens.

Landis Alexander went beyond. He thought Jaire wouldn't end up playing for the Packers even if he had accepted the offer.

"I believe the way the contract was structured, they were setting it up to sign that contract with more incentives to make it more attractive to trade him with that contract versus what he had," Landis added. "I don't think he actually plays for the Packers even if he signs that contract."

Albert Breer reported after the Packers' decision to release Alexander last week that Green Bay was close to a deal with the Buffalo Bills earlier this year, but the player's unwillingness to take a paycut nixed the trade.

Injury concerns

Last year, Alexander missed 10 games with a combination of injuries. The most significant one, that ended his season, was a knee issue he suffered against the Jacksonville Jaguars. According to his dad, the Packers mishandled the problem, trying to anticipate a return, and it was costly for the player. Had the Packers treated it more seriously from the jump, Alexander could have returned down the stretch, his dad argued.

Alexander played seven seasons for the Packers and made the Second-Team All-Pro twice. Now, he has a chance to rebuild his value with the Ravens and return to free agency next offseason.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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