History of Jaire Alexander in Timeline

Jaire Alexander is a former NFL cornerback. He played college football at Louisville before being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He played seven seasons with the Packers before signing with the Baltimore Ravens in 2025. He was then traded to the Philadelphia Eagles mid-season, but retired from professional football ten days later.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 9, 1997: Jaire Alexander Born

On February 9, 1997, Jaire Zakar Alexander was born. He would go on to become a professional football player.

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2006: Only Cornerback Since 2006

On January 16, 2021, Jaire Alexander became the only cornerback since 2006 to end a game with his opponent finishing with negative yards in a playoff game.

2015: Played at Louisville

In 2015, Jaire Alexander began playing football at Louisville under head coach Bobby Petrino.

2016: Named Second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference

For the 2016 season, Jaire Alexander was named Second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference.

December 22, 2017: Announced decision to enter 2018 NFL Draft

On December 22, 2017, Jaire Alexander announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2018 NFL Draft. As a result of his decision, he chose not to play in the TaxSlayer Bowl.

2017: Forgoes senior year

In 2017, Jaire Alexander decided to forgo his senior year at Louisville and enter the 2018 NFL draft. He also decided not to play in the TaxSlayer Bowl due to persistent injury issues.

March 29, 2018: Participated at Louisville's pro day

On March 29, 2018, Jaire Alexander participated at Louisville's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills. He attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and completed all of the combine and positional drills.

May 15, 2018: Signed with the Packers

On May 15, 2018, Jaire Alexander signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $12.05 million contract with the Green Bay Packers, including an initial signing bonus of $6.84 million.

September 9, 2018: Professional Regular Season Debut

On September 9, 2018, Jaire Alexander made his professional regular season debut for the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears, recording three solo tackles in their 24-23 victory.

September 16, 2018: Recorded First Interception (Negated)

On September 16, 2018, during Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings, Jaire Alexander recorded eight combined tackles and was credited with half a sack. He also intercepted a pass by Kirk Cousins, but the play was negated due to a penalty.

September 30, 2018: First Career Interception

On September 30, 2018, Jaire Alexander made one solo tackle and his first career interception off a pass by Josh Allen, intended for Zay Jones, during a game against the Buffalo Bills. He sustained a groin injury and exited the game.

December 2, 2018: Mike McCarthy Fired

On December 2, 2018, the Green Bay Packers fired head coach Mike McCarthy and named Joe Philbin the interim head coach.

2018: Entered NFL Draft

In 2018, Jaire Alexander entered the NFL draft after forgoing his senior year at Louisville.

2018: Drafted by the Green Bay Packers

In 2018, Jaire Alexander was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL draft and spent seven seasons there.

January 8, 2019: Matt LaFleur Hired as Head Coach

On January 8, 2019, the Green Bay Packers announced the hiring of Matt LaFleur as the new head coach.

October 6, 2019: Intercepted Dak Prescott

On October 6, 2019, Jaire Alexander intercepted a pass thrown by Dak Prescott to Amari Cooper during a 34-24 win against the Dallas Cowboys.

2019: Finished first in the NFC North

In 2019, The Green Bay Packers finished the NFL season first in the NFC North with a record of 13-3 and clinched a first-round bye.

January 12, 2020: First Playoff Game

On January 12, 2020, Jaire Alexander started in the first playoff game of his career, recording nine combined tackles and making one pass deflection in the Packers' victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round.

January 19, 2020: Limited to Three Tackles in NFC Championship Game

On January 19, 2020, Jaire Alexander was limited to three solo tackles during a 20-37 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.

September 13, 2020: Recorded First Career Solo Sack for a Safety

On September 13, 2020, Jaire Alexander recorded his first career solo sack for the first safety of his career and had his only interception of the season on a pass thrown by Kirk Cousins to Adam Thielen during the game against the Minnesota Vikings.

November 5, 2020: Exited game due to concussion

On November 5, 2020, Jaire Alexander exited the game against the San Francisco 49ers after being evaluated for a concussion.

2020: Ended First in NFC North

In 2020, the Green Bay Packers finished first in the NFC North for the second year in a row with a record of 13-3 and clinched a first-round bye.

January 8, 2021: Made 2020 All-Pro Team Second-Team

On January 8, 2021, Jaire Alexander was named to the 2020 All-Pro Team second-team and was also named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career.

January 16, 2021: Divisional Round Against the Los Angeles Rams

On January 16, 2021, Jaire Alexander started in the Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams and made one solo tackle. He became the only cornerback since 2006 to end a game with his opponent finishing with negative yards in a playoff game (-3 yards).

January 24, 2021: Two Interceptions on Tom Brady in NFC Championship

On January 24, 2021, Jaire Alexander started in the NFC Championship against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had three combined tackles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions on passes thrown by Tom Brady, but the Packers lost, eliminating them from the playoffs.

February 8, 2021: New Defensive Coordinator Hired

On February 8, 2021, the Green Bay Packers hired Joe Barry as their new defensive coordinator.

April 30, 2021: Fifth-Year Option Exercised

On April 30, 2021, the Green Bay Packers exercised the fifth-year option on Jaire Alexander's rookie contract for a guaranteed $13.32 million for the 2022 season.

September 26, 2021: Season-High Performance and Interception

On September 26, 2021, Jaire Alexander recorded a season-high five combined tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and his only interception of the season on a pass by Jimmy Garoppolo to George Kittle during a game against the San Francisco 49ers.

October 9, 2021: Placed on injured reserve

On October 9, 2021, the Green Bay Packers placed Jaire Alexander on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury.

December 8, 2021: Designated to Return to Practice

On December 8, 2021, the Green Bay Packers announced that Jaire Alexander would be designated to return to practice.

December 29, 2021: Removed From Injured Reserve

On December 29, 2021, Jaire Alexander was officially removed from injured reserve and returned to the active roster.

2021: Finished atop NFC North

In 2021, The Green Bay Packers finished the season with a 13-4 record and finished atop the NFC North for the third consecutive season, earning a first-round bye.

January 2, 2022: Placed on COVID-19/Reserve List

On January 2, 2022, the Green Bay Packers placed Jaire Alexander on the COVID-19/reserve list.

January 7, 2022: Activated off COVID-19/Reserve List

On January 7, 2022, Jaire Alexander was activated off the COVID-19/reserve list, but missed the last game of the season.

January 22, 2022: Appeared in Divisional Round

On January 22, 2022, Jaire Alexander appeared in the Packers' 10-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round but did not record any stats.

May 18, 2022: Signed Contract Extension

On May 18, 2022, Jaire Alexander signed a four-year, $84 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers, including a $30 million signing bonus, keeping him under contract through the 2026 NFL season.

October 30, 2022: Intercepted Josh Allen

On October 30, 2022, Jaire Alexander intercepted a pass by Josh Allen to Gabriel Davis during a 17-27 loss against the Buffalo Bills, along with making one tackle and a career-high four pass deflections.

December 19, 2022: Named to 2023 Pro Bowl

On December 19, 2022, Jaire Alexander was named to the 2023 Pro Bowl.

2022: Fifth-Year Option

In 2022, Jaire Alexander played under the Packers' exercised fifth-year option for a guaranteed 13.32 million

November 5, 2023: Season-High Performance Against the Rams

On November 5, 2023, Jaire Alexander achieved a season-high of seven combined tackles (six solo) and two pass deflections in a 20-3 victory against the Los Angeles Rams.

December 24, 2023: Coin Toss Controversy and Suspension

On December 24, 2023, Jaire Alexander participated in the coin toss against the Carolina Panthers, incorrectly declaring the Packers would be on defense, potentially forcing them to kick off. As a result, he was suspended by the Green Bay Packers for conduct detrimental to the team.

2023: 2023 NFL Season

In the 2023 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers finished second in the NFC North with a 9-8 record and received a Wildcard berth.

2023: Ranked 26th by fellow players

In the lead up to the 2023 NFL season, Jaire Alexander was ranked 26th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

January 14, 2024: NFC Wildcard Game Interception

On January 14, 2024, Jaire Alexander started in the NFC Wildcard Game and recorded seven combined tackles (three solo), one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass from Dak Prescott to Brandin Cooks in a 48–32 win against the Dallas Cowboys.

January 31, 2024: New Defensive Coordinator Hired

On January 31, 2024, the Green Bay Packers hired Jeff Hafley as their new defensive coordinator, who retained Jaire Alexander and Eric Stokes as starting cornerbacks.

September 6, 2024: Season-Opening Interception

On September 6, 2024, Jaire Alexander started in the Green Bay Packers' season-opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and recorded four solo tackles, a season-high two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass from Jalen Hurts to A. J. Brown during a 29–34 loss.

September 22, 2024: First Career Touchdown

On September 22, 2024, Jaire Alexander achieved a season-high five combined tackles (four solo), broke up a pass, and returned an interception thrown by Will Levis to DeAndre Hopkins for a 34-yard touchdown during the first quarter of a 30–14 win at the Tennessee Titans, marking his first career touchdown.

January 1, 2025: Knee Surgery Announcement

On January 1, 2025, it was announced that Jaire Alexander had undergone arthroscopic surgery on his knee, likely ending his season.

January 4, 2025: Placed on Injured Reserve

On January 4, 2025, the Green Bay Packers officially placed Jaire Alexander on injured reserve following his knee surgery.

June 9, 2025: Release from Green Bay Packers

On June 9, 2025, Jaire Alexander was released by the Green Bay Packers.

June 18, 2025: Signed with Baltimore Ravens

On June 18, 2025, Jaire Alexander signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, worth up to $6 million including incentives.

November 1, 2025: Traded to Philadelphia Eagles

On November 1, 2025, the Baltimore Ravens traded Jaire Alexander, along with a 2027 seventh-round pick, to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick.

2025: Signed with the Baltimore Ravens and Retired

In 2025, Jaire Alexander signed with the Baltimore Ravens before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles midseason. He then announced his retirement from football ten days after being traded.