The Green Bay Packers and cornerback Jaire Alexander have officially parted ways. After exploring possible trade options and even a restructured contract that could've kept Alexan

Rapoport followed up to report the Packers and Alexander agreed to see what trade avenues they might have and considered restructuring his contract. Albert Breer of The MMQB reported in April the two-time Pro Bowler preferred an outright release so he'd have more freedom in choosing his next team.

Green Bay Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy acknowledged the elite talent of cornerback Jaire Alexander but said "a lot" of injuries ultimately led to the decision to release him this offseason.