On Monday morning, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Green Bay Packers are releasing two-time Pro Bowl CB Jaire Alexander. That’s one less quality cornerback for the Packers when the Pittsburgh Steelers host them later this season.
Alexander’s release also means there is a new cornerback on the free-agent market. And the Steelers have spent time looking for a quality option opposite Joey Porter Jr. Last year, it was Donte Jackson. This year, they signed former Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay to help bolster their secondary.
And it’s Slay’s presence that gives insider Ray Fittipaldo pause about the Steelers pursuing Jaire Alexander.