Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander is stepping away from the team, a league source told CBS News Philadelphia Tuesday night. He's stepping away to focus on "getting right" physically and mentally.

The Athletic reports that Alexander, whom the Eagles acquired in a deal with the Baltimore Ravens before the trade deadline, is "contemplating retirement."

Alexander wasn't listed on the injury report before Week 10 vs. the Packers, but the 28-year-old didn't travel to Green Bay with the team. Philadelphia improved to 7-2 on the season Monday night in a 10-7 win over the Packers with a dominant defensive performance.

Before the Eagles acquired Alexander, a former two-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro, he had only played in two games with the Ravens. He was a healthy scratch for multiple ga

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