On Saturday night, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the ’ decision to keep or trade cornerback Jaire Alexander in 2024 will hinge on the defensive back’s upcoming $8 million roster bonus. Based on how NFL teams have acted historically, though, don’t expect the team to make a move next year.
Let’s touch on Alexander’s situation first. He’s currently suspended for conduct detrimental to the team, which head coach Matt LaFleur claimed was due to multiple events — not just the episode where Alexander named himself a captain for the coin toss in Charlotte, his hometown, last week.