Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said his team could afford to keep Jaire Alexander but gave no firm indication of whether or not the Packers will end up retaining the injury-plagued cornerback on the roster for the 2025 season.

In the last four seasons, Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has missed 34 of 68 games. Alexander has been a locker room cancer. And he’s played mediocre football.

Gutekunst signed quarterback Jordan Love to a contract worth $220 million over four years last training camp before Love had an inconsistent season, partly because of his own inaccuracies and sloppy footwork but also because of factors outside his control like injuries and offensive line play.

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst wrapped up the season with a long press conference on Thursday at Lambeau Field. Here’s what he had to say about some key players with contract questions.

Jaire Alexander isn’t sure if he’ll be back with the Packers after a frustrating and injury-riddled 2024 season.

The oft-injured Jaire Alexander will have played just 34 of a possible 68 games in the last four seasons. In three of those years, Alexander will have played seven games, or less.

Jaire Alexander's future with the Packers may be up in the air after the cornerback didn't want to talk to the media.

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst covered several topics in his Thursday media availability, including Jaire Alexander’s future with the team.