Jaire Alexander stepping away from Eagles after trade

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander is stepping away from the team as he contemplates his playing future, according to multiple reports.

Alexander informed the Eagles of his decision on Tuesday, Nov. 11, according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer. The 28-year-old cornerback is looking ‘to focus on getting himself right physically and mentally’ as he prepares to make a decision about his future.

It isn’t clear whether there is a timeline for Alexander to make a decision.

The Eagles acquired Alexander from the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline. The eight-year veteran had played in just two games for the Ravens, logging five tackles while playing 61 total defensive snaps.

The Eagles sent the Ravens a sixth-round pick to acquire Alexander and a seventh-round selection, hoping the two-time All-Pro second teamer could recapture his form with a change of scenery. Now, the team will wait and see whether Alexander will ever suit up for the team.

Alexander spent the first seven years of his career with the Green Bay Packers, who selected him in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft after a standout career at Louisville. He quickly developed into a quality starter for the team and was named to both the Pro Bowl and All-Pro second-team during the 2020 and 2022 NFL seasons.

However, Alexander has played in just 16 games since the start of the 2023 NFL season because of a variety of injuries – including knee, shoulder and groin problems. That prompted the Packers to release him during the 2025 NFL offseason.

Alexander signed a fully guaranteed one-year, $4 million deal with the Ravens in free agency. The Eagles are on the hook for $1 million of Alexander’s contract, per Spotrac.com.