The Green Bay Packers provided a concerning report on top cornerback Jaire Alexander Thursday afternoon. Alexander is dealing with shoulder and ankle issues this week as the Packers prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.
Alexander played despite his ailments against the Dallas Cowboys last week. However, he worsened the injury during the Packers’ victory over the Cowboys. Alexander didn’t practice on Wednesday. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated Wednesday that he hoped Alexander could practice on Thursday.
Jaire Alexander not practicing again today. AJ Dillon returned to stretch with a helmet, but not sure if he’s practicing since we only watch stretch. He’s missed the last two games with a neck injury.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) January 18, 2024
The Green Bay Packers might be without their top cornerback
| Player, Pos. | Injury | *TUES. | *WED. | THURS. | GAME STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaire Alexander, CB | Shoulder / Ankle | LP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
| Kenny Clark, DL | Back | LP | LP | LP | — |
| AJ Dillon, RB | Thumb / Neck | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
| Kingsley Enagbare, LB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Rashan Gary, LB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | — |
| Elgton Jenkins, G/T | Knee / Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | — |
| Aaron Jones, RB | Knee / Finger | LP | LP | LP | — |
| Isaiah McDuffie, LB | Neck | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Keisean Nixon, CB | Toe | LP | LP | LP | — |
| Jonathan Owens, S | Knee | LP | LP | LP | — |
| Jayden Reed, WR | Chest | LP | LP | LP | — |
| Darnell Savage, S | Shoulder / Calf | LP | LP | LP | — |
| Preston Smith, LB | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | — |
| Quay Walker, LB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | — |
| Christian Watson, WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | — |
| Daniel Whelan, P | Illness | (Not Listed) | (Not Listed) | LP | Questionable |
Per Matt Schneidman with The Athletic, Alexander did not practice on Thursday.
LaFleur indicated Thursday afternoon that Alexander’s availability to play against the 49ers this weekend is “questionable”.
Alexander was unable to practice on Thursday, which is not a good sign. However, the Packers do not want to risk exacerbating his injuries before the Divisional Round.