The impending release of Jaire Alexander came as a bit of a surprise to many Green Bay Packers fans after the team and the player had seemed to be working towards a new agreement. However, a look at the salary cap implications of the Packers moving on from Alexander illustrates why the team was willing to stand its ground with the embattled and injury-prone cornerback, even if it meant they got no other compensation in return.

In examining the cap impact of Alexander’s contract and release, the Packers suddenly have a significant amount of added flexibility for the 2026 season, which they will need with a handful of young players ready to get paid as they head towards free agency next offseason.

Alexander’s Deal

The Packers signed Alexander to a 4-year contract extension in May of 2022,

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