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Justin Jefferson meets a different Packers' defense as their rivalry shifts into a new chapter shaped by life after Jaire Alexander

Those Justin Jefferson and Jaire Alexander battles were defining moments in the NFC North. Whenever the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers faced, those individual matchups were highly anticipated.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Athlon Sports / November 16

Eagles Activate CB After Abrupt Jaire Alexander Retirement

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl back in April, thanks in large part to a strong running game and one of the top defensive units in the NFL.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 12

Eagles Place CB Jaire Alexander On Retired List, Activate CB Jakorian Bennett

The Eagles announced on Wednesday that they have placed CB Jaire Alexander on the reserve/retired list. The team is also activating CB Jakorian Bennett

Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / November 12

Former Pro Bowl CB retiring after recent trade to Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander stepped away from football on Tuesday to focus on his physical and mental health. It turns out that Alexander’s career may be over.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / FirstSportz / November 12

Jaire Alexander Steps Away From Football 11 Days After Joining Super Bowl Champion Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles traded for cornerback Jaire Alexander with the vision that his experience and leadership would help fill the void left by veteran defensive backs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 12

Eagles' Alexander makes big decision regarding immediate future

Eagles' Jaire Alexander makes big decision regarding immediate future

The Philadelphia Eagles made several big moves to strengthen their secondary ahead of the NFL trade deadline, and they found out on Tuesday that one of those additions is stepping away from football.

Jaelan Phillips is flying high after impressive Eagles debut

Steelers make splash, bolster defense with signing of Asante Samuel Jr.

Ex-Browns exec addresses who 'owns' the Deshaun Watson disaster

Buccaneers RB Josh Williams suspended six games by the NFL

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11

Eagles Pro Bowler ‘stepping away’ from team to contemplate retirement

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander is reportedly weighing his future in the NFL.

Nick Sirianni defends Eagles' conservative play-calling on third-and-long

Jaelan Phillips is flying high after impressive Eagles debut

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni explains controversial 4th-down decision after 'MNF' win over Packers

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 11

Green Bay Packers: former 2x Pro Bowler Jaire Alexander makes shocking career announcement

Prior to the 2025 NFL season, the relationship between the Green Bay Packers and cornerback Jaire Alexander was a frequent topic of conversation. The relationship

Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / November 11

Eagles CB Jaire Alexander to step away from football

Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander is stepping away from football to focus on his physical and mental health, per FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer. The eight-year veteran is evaluating his future and even considering retirement, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni explains controversial 4th-down decision after 'MNF' win over Packers

Jaelan Phillips is flying high after impressive Eagles debut

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Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 11

Eagles CB Jaire Alexander Decides To Step Away From NFL

According to Jay Glazer, veteran CB Jaire Alexander has informed the Eagles that he has decided to step away from football on Tuesday. Glazer notes that

Philadelphia Eagles News / Field Level Media / November 9

Eagles hold CB Jaire Alexander out of matchup with Packers

Newly acquired cornerback Jaire Alexander will not play when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Green Bay Packers on Monday night, with the Eagles opting to hold him out against his former team.

NFL News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / November 7

Former Ravens CB Jaire Alexander Reveals Reason Behind Trade

The Baltimore Ravens sent away their two-time Pro Bowler cornerback to the Philadelphia Eagles near the November 4 trade deadline last week. The franchise

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / November 6

Eagles fans are feeling the yuck after Jaire Alexander's jersey number reveal

Usually, jersey numbers are not that big of a deal for fans, but the Philadelphia Eagles fan base had a lot to say about new cornerback Jaire Alexander's number.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 5

Eagles trade adds a new twist to 'MNF' showdown vs. Packers

Thanks to a move made by the Eagles near the trade deadline, there is now an added layer to this growing rivalry.

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Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / November 4

Ravens' perfect Jaire Alexander replacement just emerged amid major injury update

The Baltimore Ravens have been very active ahead of the trade deadline. They have completely rebuilt their defense with the acquisitions of safety Alohi Gilman and pass rusher Dre’Mont Jones, and trades of outside linebacker Odafe Oweh and cornerback Jaire Alexander.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / November 3

Jaire Alexander Trade Provides Critical Benefits for Ravens

Baltimore Ravens fans may not be significantly affected by the news of cornerback Jaire Alexander being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, as he struggled with the franchise in 2025, but some question the compensation received for him.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / November 2

Ravens' next move after Jaire Alexander trade feels painfully obvious

The Baltimore Ravens made the first move in what should be a flurry of moves ahead of the NFL trade deadline this week. They parted ways with offseason signing cornerback Jaire Alexander, trading him and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 sixth-round pick.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Eagles get more secondary help with Jaire Alexander trade

The Philadelphia Eagles continued to load up on secondary help.

Dolphins open to Jaylen Waddle trade, but it could be a big risk

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Former Dolphin Richie Incognito has harsh message for the team

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Baltimore Ravens News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Ravens Trading CB Jaire Alexander To Eagles

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Ravens are trading CB Jaire Alexander to the Eagles. Eagles get: CB Jaire Alexander 2027 seventh-round pick Ravens get: 2026 sixth-round pick Alexander was a healthy scratch for the Ravens’ Week 9 game against the Dolphins, so there was some speculation about his future in Baltimore.

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / September 15

Ravens HC John Harbaugh provides update on All-Pro's injury

The Baltimore Ravens were able to limit Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco to 199 yards, one touchdown, and one interception without starting cornerback Jaire Alexander during their 41-17 victory in Week 2.

Lamar Jackson tosses four touchdowns as Ravens roll Browns

Browns' Shedeur Sanders neither confirms, denies interesting Ravens report

Ravens' Kyle Van Noy could miss multiple games with hamstring injury

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