Despite practicing, Packers rule CB Jaire Alexander out

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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Despite practicing in full on Wednesday and Thursday, Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.

The reason: Packers coach Matt LaFleur did not want to get caught in a situation like he was the last time Alexander played -- the Nov. 17 game at Chicago when Alexander initially returned from a torn PCL in his right knee but only managed to play 10 snaps against the Bears before he dropped out.

Alexander has not played since. He initially injured his knee on Oct. 28 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

"Just based on what I saw over the last couple days, I didn't feel like he's ready to…