Miami Dolphins need a CB and Jaire Alexander cut and suddenly available
MIAMI GARDENS — The Green Bay Packers cut Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander and he would seem perfect for the Miami Dolphins, about to trade Jalen Ramsey.
Right?
Well, maybe.
Ramsey is not expected to report to Dolphins mandatory mini-camp June 10-12 in Miami Gardens, as the team continues to seek a trade.
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Ramsey, 30, is a seven-time Pro Bowler.
Alexander, 28, is a two-time Pro Bowler.
Jaire Alexander cut by Packers: Fit for Dolphins?
Alexander is fast, athletic, attacks the ball, is a willing tackler and makes plays.
The problem is he's often injured.
Alexander has averaged only 8.5 games plays over the last four seasons, including seven games played in each of the last two seasons.
Alexander has had injuries to his: shoulder, groin, quadriceps, back and knee.
The Dolphins, generally, now desire to get younger and add fewer injury-prone players.
But the Dolphins are desperate at cornerback and so an incentive-laden one- or two-year deal could make some sense.
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Like many high-profile cornerbacks, Alexander's personality has been at times described as: charismatic, outspoken, passionate, emotional, loud and playful.
Miami would have to consider how he would fit into the 2025 locker room.
Bookmakers cite Dolphins as Jaire Alexander destination
According to odds from bookies.com, the Dolphins are the fourth-most likely team to add Alexander.
They say the 49ers, Raiders and Rams are the top three choices.
Could Alexander's availability affect what Miami receives in a Ramsey deal?
Perhaps.
Anything in the range of a fourth-rounder or better would seem acceptable for Ramsey, who is an extremely talented lone wolf prone to mood swings.
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Alexander had five interceptions in 16 games in 2022.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) gestures to the fans before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Nov. 17, 2024.
The problem is he's hardly played in the three seasons around that campaign.
Worth a flier? Stay tuned.
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