Nov 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) gestures to the fans before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images David Banks-Imagn Images

Steelers Lose Star CB Target to Ravens

Originally posted on Pittsburgh Steelers on SI
By Jack Markowski | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 1:19 PM ET

The Pittsburgh Steelers' path to an AFC North title may have just gotten a little bit tougher.

The Baltimore Ravens announced that they signed one of the top free agents remaining on the market in cornerback Jaire Alexander, who was teammates with two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson at Louisville.

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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 18, 2025

Alexander was released by the Green Bay Packers early last week, and while it appeared that several teams were pursuing him, the 28-year-old opted to reunite with Jackson and join a Super Bowl contender in Baltimore.

He will play on a one-year deal worth $6 million this upcoming season, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Alexander was once the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history upon signing a four-year, $82 million extension with Green Bay in 2022.

Once regarded as a top player at the position across the entire league, injuries have limited the two-time Pro Bowler to just 14 games over the past two seasons.

Alexander is still a talented player when healthy, however, and he'll join the likes of Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins and Chidobie Awuzie in the Ravens' cornerback room.

The Steelers were thought of as a potential destination for Alexander, but it's unclear if they ever showed serious interest in adding him to their roster. Instead, they'll roll with Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay as their starting duo on the boundary in 2025.

This article first appeared on Pittsburgh Steelers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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