Jaire Alexander’s Father Reveals Packers’ Contract Offer

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Felipe Reis Aceti | Last updated Jun 19, 2025 2:30 PM ET

There will always be opinions about how the Green Bay Packers should have handled contract negotiations with star cornerback Jaire Alexander. Some believe the team should have put more effort into the deal, while others argue the investment was not worth it, given his availability in recent seasons. In the end, both sides parted ways, and Alexander signed a one-year, $6 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens.

The saga between Green Bay and Jaire Alexander was a roller coaster from start to finish. In February, reports emerged that the Packers were entertaining trade calls for the two-time All-Pro cornerback. Two months later, other sources indicated that the team and Alexander were in the midst of negotiations on a revised deal that could have brought him back—though nothing concrete ever materialized.

In a conversation with ESPN Milwaukee, Jaire Alexander’s father, Landis, shed light on why negotiations fell through. He revealed that although the Packers’ proposal was similar in total compensation, it didn’t include guaranteed funds, and Jaire prioritized having more contract certainty.

“They sent a proposal, and it was like a non-proposal. It was structured with roster bonuses and things like that,” he said. “The structure was more of a problem than the money. 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 father clarified that the Packers proposed a base salary of $4.3 million, with potential earnings up to $6 million—an overall package comparable to the deal Alexander signed with the Ravens. However, the incentives from Baltimore were considered more achievable.

"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 noted. "I don't think he actually plays for the Packers even if he signs that contract."

Alexander missed 34 of Green Bay’s last 68 games and was slated to carry the third-largest cap hit on the roster in 2025. Given that reality—and with the Packers potentially facing up to six starters reaching unrestricted free agency in 2026—there was virtually no chance he would return on his existing contract. While it is difficult to see a player of his caliber depart, General Manager Brian Gutekunst made a tough but ultimately sound business decision.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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