It came as a surprise when Jaire Alexander not only didn't make his Philadelphia Eagles debut against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, but didn't even travel to Green Bay for the game.
Dianna Russini of The Athletic has provided more context. According to Russini, Alexander has informed the Eagles that he is stepping away from football and is "contemplating retirement." He is focused on "getting right physically and mentally."
This comes a little over a week after the Baltimore Ravens traded the former Packers Pro Bowler to the Eagles for a Day 3 pick swap.