The Philadelphia Eagles have swooped in and made a significant move in their pursuit of bolstering their secondary, acquiring talented cornerback Jaire Alexander from the Baltimore Ravens. In exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, the Eagles are sending a draft asset down to Maryland.
Alexander, a two-time Second-Team All Pro, has spent seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers before being released in June. The 25-year-old corner has struggled with injuries, missing a total of 20 games over the past two years due to various afflictions including back, shoulder, and knee issues.
Despite his injury woes, Alexander still managed to showcase flashes of form during his limited playing time with the Ravens this season. Pro Football Focus data reveals that he secured five targets for five completions in those two games, racking up 116 yards at a rate of 23.2 yards per catch. However, Alexander also picked up a 27-yard defensive pass interference penalty.
It's worth noting that, given his injury history and current usage with the Ravens, it's unlikely that Jaire Alexander will assume a starting or even significant role in Philadelphia's cornerbacks lineup anytime soon. The Eagles' move appears to be more about securing depth at the position rather than making a high-impact upgrade.
This trade marks Alexander's second significant change of scenery in recent months, as he also recently parted ways with his previous team. It will be interesting to see how he adapts to life under coach Nick Sirianni and contribute to the Eagles' secondary in the coming weeks.
Alexander, a two-time Second-Team All Pro, has spent seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers before being released in June. The 25-year-old corner has struggled with injuries, missing a total of 20 games over the past two years due to various afflictions including back, shoulder, and knee issues.
Despite his injury woes, Alexander still managed to showcase flashes of form during his limited playing time with the Ravens this season. Pro Football Focus data reveals that he secured five targets for five completions in those two games, racking up 116 yards at a rate of 23.2 yards per catch. However, Alexander also picked up a 27-yard defensive pass interference penalty.
It's worth noting that, given his injury history and current usage with the Ravens, it's unlikely that Jaire Alexander will assume a starting or even significant role in Philadelphia's cornerbacks lineup anytime soon. The Eagles' move appears to be more about securing depth at the position rather than making a high-impact upgrade.
This trade marks Alexander's second significant change of scenery in recent months, as he also recently parted ways with his previous team. It will be interesting to see how he adapts to life under coach Nick Sirianni and contribute to the Eagles' secondary in the coming weeks.
just thinkin', all these high picks for a corner who's been missin games due to injuries... seems like they're buildin depth rather than gettin game changin talent 
... hopefully he can stay healthy and help the team out, but not sure if he's gonna be a game-changer or just depth 
... coach nick sirianni will have to figure out a way to get him settled in quickly 
. Seven seasons with the Packers, what's wrong with that team? And now they get a 6th round pick as "payment" 
. Guess it's all about depth for the Eagles... who needs a real starter when you can have a guy with a history of injuries on the roster 
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. I'm curious to see how Jaire Alexander adjusts to life in Philly and if he can stay healthy enough to make an impact 
. It's like the Eagles are saying, "Hey, we need someone to fill this spot, even if it's not a superstar corner." Maybe they'll be surprised by him 
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, id rather see them focus on building up that secondary than making a last-minute overhaul 
, still gotta respect the eagles willingness to take a chance on him though 
. I mean, Jaire Alexander's got talent, but those injury concerns are major red flags 
. Still, 23.2 yards per catch? That's some next-level stuff 
. I'm curious to see how he develops under Coach Sirianni and if he can stay healthy for an entire season 
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. I'm still gonna keep an eye on him though, think he can turn it around and become that elite corner we all know he can be 
! So they just traded for Jaire Alexander, a 2-time Second-Team All Pro cornerback from the Ravens, and I'm thinking what's their plan here? They know he's been injured so much... like, 20 games over two years 
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. I gotta say, it's a bold move by Philly to add him to their secondary, even if it's not a game-changer just yet 
. Still, you've gotta believe that Alexander will find a groove with the Eagles' coaching staff and help fortify their cornerbacks lineup 
. This trade might just be exactly what Philly needed to bolster their secondary 
so they're getting Jaire Alexander from Baltimore... but like, what's the point? He's been injured 20 games over the past 2 years, that's kinda a major red flag... I mean I know corners get banged up but 20 games? That's like, a whole season right there. And for a sixth round pick, is it really worth it? I dunno man, I think they're just trying to patch up their secondary with some scraps from the Baltimore dump 
. While it's unlikely he'll assume a significant role immediately, Alexander's talent and athleticism make him an attractive asset to bolster the secondary 
. His limited playing time with the Ravens suggests a cautious approach by the team, which is prudent given the risks associated with his injuries 
. i think the eagles are taking a calculated risk here, more on depth rather than making a huge splash 
. and it sounds like the Eagles are taking a chance on him without expecting much of an impact 
Now we're tryin' to make do with cornerbacks who can't stay healthy? It's like they're expectin' him to be the savior or somethin' 
. But let me ask you, do you think Jaire Alexander will make a difference in Philly's secondary this season?
. But hey, it's not like they're sacrificing a Pro Bowl player or anything... still kinda weird to me 
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... I'm all about depth at cornerback, but if he's gonna be a bench warmer for most of the season 
... I'd rather see some more guaranteed production out of him 
, fingers crossed he stays healthy and becomes a solid contributor!