Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has just one season remaining on his rookie contract. Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Packers looking to extend star CB Jaire Alexander

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 3/6/22

The primary name Green Bay Packers fans are likely focusing on this offseason is Aaron Rodgers, but the team is also apparently holding active discussions regarding a contract extension with a star member of the secondary. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on the rumors on Sunday afternoon at the NFL Scouting Combine.

From our NFL Combine coverage: A look at some of the key DB storylines in free agency, including the value (money-wise and locker room-wise) of the Honey Badger. pic.twitter.com/tEsidChGJd
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2022

Alexander is set to make $13.3 million in 2022, which is the final year of his rookie deal. The 2018 first-round was limited to just four games last season due to a shoulder injury, but he was a strong member of the Packers' defense over his first three campaigns, including a 2020 season that saw him make his first Pro Bowl.

In 13 regular-season games as a rookie, Alexander recorded career-highs in tackles (66) and fumble recoveries (two), while posting 11 passes defended as well. He added 58 tackles and career-highs in passes defended (17) and interceptions (two) across 16 regular-season contests in 2019, before registering 51 tackles and 13 passes defended in the 2020 regular season and two interceptions in a pair of postseason games.

This past season, Alexander posted 13 tackles and three passes defended in his four games.

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