Getty Former Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander. Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has now explained — or, at least, tried to explain — why he believes the defense will be a better unit without cornerback Jaire Alexander on the roster during the 2025 season. The Packers resolved their monthslong uncertainty with Alexander last Monday when they officially released the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback from their 90-man roster. He had been an elite-caliber player when available, but