The Green Bay Packers are welcoming back Pro Bowl corner Jaire Alexander. On Wednesday, the Packers announced their decision to activate Alexander from the injured reserve just ahead of the deadline.
Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, “The [Packers] are activating CB Jaire Alexander from Injured Reserve, per coach Matt LaFleur, right at the deadline to do so.”
The #Packers are activating CB Jaire Alexander from Injured Reserve, per coach Matt LaFleur, right at the deadline to do so. He has been practicing, and now officially comes off IR after being designated to return. TBD on playing this week, though.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 29, 2021
“He has been practicing,” Rapoport added. “And now officially comes off IR after being designated to return. TBD on playing this week, though.”
According to ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky, head coach Matt LaFleur said Alexander’s return to game actions will be “gradual.” Telling reporters, “When he’s ready, he’ll be available. It’s making sure everybody feels comfortable with where he’s at and making sure he’s good for the long haul.”
Matt LaFleur said that while Jaire Alexander will be added to the 53 today off IR his return to game action will be “gradual.”
“When he’s ready, he’ll be available. It’s making sure everybody feels comfortable with where he’s at and making sure he’s good for the long haul.”
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) December 29, 2021
The NFL world celebrated the Packers’ shutdown corner’s return on Wednesday.
“Matt LaFleur confirmed Jaire Alexander is being activated today so please enjoy my absolute favorite in-game moment of his to celebrate,” one fan tweeted.
Matt LaFleur confirmed Jaire Alexander is being activated today so please enjoy my absolute favorite in-game moment of his to celebrate. pic.twitter.com/Fq2OHsYteb
— erin alyce (@herooine) December 29, 2021
“Important to remember activating Jaire Alexander doesn’t mean he’s back back right away but it great news for the Packers who have been having some secondary issues of late,” Packers podcaster Peter Bukowski said.
Important to remember activating Jaire Alexander doesn’t mean he’s back back right away but it great news for the Packers who have been having some secondary issues of late
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) December 29, 2021
“It’s happening,” reported FOX6 reporter Lily Zhao. “Matt LaFleur said Jaire Alexander will be activated today off IR.”
It’s happening. Matt LaFleur said Jaire Alexander will be activated today off IR. #Packers
— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) December 29, 2021
“The Packers are activating star CB Jaire Alexander,” said NFL reporter Dov Kleiman. “Major boost with the playoff coming up.”
The #Packers are activating star CB Jaire Alexander.
Major boost with the playoff coming up.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 29, 2021
Alexander has missed 11 games this season with a shoulder injury. The 24-year-old CB recorded 13 tackles and a pick prior to going to the IR.
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